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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for all the work they have done because it is very important that we look after our artists. Has the Arts Council examined how other countries operate? Museums, galleries and theatres are open in Denmark. They test the actors before and after performances. Can we look into this? I am concerned that the witnesses have said they did not have the firepower when the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

Johnny Mythen: Tackling homelessness is mentioned many times in the programme for Government. It is a very serious issue in Wexford that requires immediate action. There is no homeless hostel in my county specifically for women. When I asked a parliamentary question about the issue I received a reply about a shelter for women suffering domestic violence. At the moment women in my county who are in dire...

Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I commend my colleague, Deputy Ward, on bringing forward this very important legislation. This Bill rightly puts mental health treatment at the same level of importance as physical health treatment. This principle was enshrined in British law in 2012, demonstrating we are at least eight years behind with our own Irish legislation. The rationale for the Bill is to place a duty of care on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (1 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: 41. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the capacity issues for secondary level education provision in County Wexford. [39960/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: 265. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the breakdown of the €1.7 million music industry stimulus package grant scheme in terms of the amount spent on administrative costs and the amount that went directly to applicants through grants in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40366/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I imagine the Taoiseach is aware of the 27 Ability Programmes nationally. One such Ability Programme is provided by Wexford Local Development. It started in autumn 2018. This Ability Programme has already helped more than 70 young people with mild to moderate disabilities to participate and become part of the modern-day workforce. In County Wexford only 19% of people with disabilities...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses. My questions are for Ms De Saulles and Mr. Gibbons. To start off on the good news, a vaccine will be available in a shorter time than we previously thought. In my area of Wexford, hoteliers such as Billy Kelly, Colm Neville and Anton Treacy, who run three of the biggest hotels in Wexford, are major employers. They were very concerned about their staff. How can we...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Tourism Sector: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Telecommunications Services (8 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: 335. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports in place to assist a school (details supplied) in improving its broadband service in order to improve its ability to integrate digital technology into its teaching and learning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41442/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I know the Taoiseach is aware that there is great upset in respect of the renewed level 3 guidelines regarding live music at weddings. This decision affects not only couples whose plans have been in place for months, if not years, to be changed overnight but also the live music industry, which has been hugely impacted by this pandemic. The Government needs to clearly outline the rationale...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Film and Television Industry: Discussion (9 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: Witnesses spoke about studio infrastructure and one of the biggest developments here occurred on 17 December when planning permission was sought for studios in Borleagh Manor, Gorey, which is on a 154-acre site and is connected to Pinewood Studios, which is a famous studio. That is great news. What benefits do the witnesses think this studio will bring and what impact will it have on...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Film and Television Industry: Discussion (9 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: What about the barriers and the 800 jobs that were lost?

Homeless Prevention Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I thank my colleague, Deputy Ó Broin, for introducing this Bill, which is both timely and necessary and must be welcomed by all civic-minded citizens. The basis of this Bill is to empower the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and local authorities to provide persons at risk of homelessness with necessary supports to prevent them from becoming homeless. In County...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Protection (15 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: 332. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the matter regarding ensuring access to the ex gratia scheme and the publication of the action plan regarding these issues which survivors have been seeking since the ECHR judgement on 28 January 2014; when the report will be published; when exactly the survivors will be able to access the remedy and relief programme with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (15 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: 621. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to recruit a full-time consultant neurologist for Wexford general hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43471/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (15 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: 622. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1370 of 8 September 2020, the reason there are no dedicated neuropsychology posts for children or adults in the HSE South East community healthcare organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43472/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Mr. Farrell, Mr. Esslemont and Ms Ní Chaoindealbháin. The famous saying, "Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam", is very important. Diversity and plurality are important in the world we live in now. We know of the media moguls who are controlling half the world, if not elections. On funding, representatives from RTÉ told the committee last week that the...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I thank all the witnesses. I also thank Mr. Mulrennan and Mr. Crowley for appearing in person. I come from a little town called Enniscorthy. We lost the Enniscorthy Echoa few years ago. It was famous and, I understand, the oldest local newspaper in the country at the time of its closure. It played a role in the 1916 Rising and all of that. It was very sad to see it go. The county still...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: I thank all of the witnesses for coming and for their very interesting contributions. We all know that Brexit is not good for us and Britain. There is even talk that the GDP in Ireland will drop about 7% with added tariffs. I understand that Dublin Port has put in a traffic management system and I have asked for the same system to be put in in Rosslare Europort. Do the witnesses think...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Haulage, Freight, the Ports and Ferry Companies: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Johnny Mythen: The IRHA should consult the relevant Ministers immediately and see what can be done because it represents the people who are on the roads.