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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will have to cut Mr. Kealey off there. I have a number of other questions to get through. The message about the serious harm test and risk of failure is loud and clear. One of the great things about the committee is that we are covered by Dáil privilege, etc. We have the ability to speak freely. My next question is addressed to any journalist in the radio or media sphere who...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Okay.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is fair enough. It is pretty interesting that across national and local media there does not seem to be an increase in the prevalence of politicians taking defamation actions. Obviously, it does happen. Would the witnesses be prepared to say there is a political party that takes these actions on a more regular basis than others? Is it balanced right across the political sphere?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Christopher O'Sullivan: My final question relates to my original point. I refer to the restrictions press and radio journalists are bound by in terms of what they are published compared to what we published on social media with no threat of recourse or any proceedings. Is that eroding journalism and the impact of journalism?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (14 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to consider a ban on fishing for sprat, which is not intended for human consumption, in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55810/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (14 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 54. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the introduction of an emergency fund for the brown crab and shrimp sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55809/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (14 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 90. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what steps are being taken to increase supports for and to prevent the closure of small to medium sized early years settings in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55648/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (13 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 188. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures taken since 27 June 2020 to help and support farmers and the agriculture sector in meeting the challenge of climate change. [55620/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Football Association of Ireland's Facility Investment Vision and Strategy, and Governance Issues: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank the Cathaoirleach and all the witnesses for attending. I am going to waste the first minute of my ten minutes by being a fan. I have to acknowledge the presence of Packie Bonner, a living legend. I was only eight years old when Packie provided me with what is still my greatest sporting memory as a fan during the penalty shoot-out against Romania in the 1990 World Cup. I think it...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Football Association of Ireland's Facility Investment Vision and Strategy, and Governance Issues: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Mr. Hill was aware of these payments going into his account as early as March.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Football Association of Ireland's Facility Investment Vision and Strategy, and Governance Issues: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: At that time, Mr. Hill had read the staff handbook.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Football Association of Ireland's Facility Investment Vision and Strategy, and Governance Issues: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Mr. Hill at that point was aware that it had almost never happened that payments would be made in lieu to the staff of the FAI, and that the practice was that those days would be carried over.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Football Association of Ireland's Facility Investment Vision and Strategy, and Governance Issues: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Another staff member.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Football Association of Ireland's Facility Investment Vision and Strategy, and Governance Issues: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: In which area was this staff member who was previously paid for holidays in lieu? In which office was he or she based?