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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 738. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacancies that currently exist in County Wexford across psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counselling and psychotherapy and mental health nursing by job title in tabular form; the number of positions across these disciplines that are currently fulfilled by locum or agency staff; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 739. To ask the Minister for Health the number of professionals that have left psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counselling and psychotherapy and mental health nursing in County Wexford in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16451/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 740. To ask the Minister for Health the number of professionals that have retired from psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counselling and psychotherapy and mental health nursing in County Wexford in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16452/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I also thank Ms Curtis and Ms Craig for attending. Both are very welcome. Will the BAI officials give us a flavour of the way they anticipate engaging with the public on the promotion of media literacy? As the BAI is an important constructor of codes, rules and policies, how does it intend to do this?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses. The authority's strategic objectives refer to: "[Enhancing] creativity and innovation as distinctive features of the Irish audio and audiovisual sectors". What are the witnesses' thoughts on the animation sector in Ireland? This industry has the potential to boom and create hundreds of jobs in the future.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Would the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland favour the funding of indigenous drama and drama as Gaeilge? How would the authority set out to achieve this in the long run?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I have two further questions. Do I have time?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Ms Frances Haugen appeared before the committee recently and she emphasised the lack of technological expertise required to understand and monitor the dangers of the algorithms used by social media companies. Has the BAI engaged with the Minister in preparation for this challenge? It seems a very niche kind of skill.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Ms Haugen emphasised the lack of expertise in that field. I believe that the Minister should co-ordinate with the BAI to make sure we get at least one or two of those people in.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: What would Ms Craig consider the most important piece of new legislation, if any, she would recommend for the Online Safety Media Regulation Bill as regards her doing her job?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: No, that is what I am saying. Could Ms Craig recommend any changes or new legislation that she could see being introduced, that we can do for her, that would help her in doing her job?

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: What is the Government's position on the €1,000 pandemic payment for healthcare workers? It is reported that some healthcare front-line workers received as little as €200. Reports also indicate that the HSE is not complying with what was announced by the Government and the Department because the reward is being paid on a pro ratabasis. Will the Tánaiste specify if the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (22 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 340. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide the capital cost ceilings for Wexford County Council for turnkey and acquisitions; and if he will indicate if these ceilings have been reviewed recently or are in the process of being reviewed. [14476/22]

Proposal for a Council Decision on Hate Speech and Hate Crime: Motion (9 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Hate speech and hate crime have become more prominent and divisive in the present era than any other time in history. For example, the American elections, the referendum on Brexit and the pandemic brought these manifestations to the fore. We witnessed misinformation, hate speech, hate crime, xenophobia, racism and conspiracy theories dangerously becoming the norm. Without doubt a need for...

Flexible and Remote Work: Motion [Private Members] (9 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I welcome the motion before this House and thank my Labour Party colleagues for bringing it forward. The impact of the pandemic on the nation’s mental health is significant. We will be dealing with the fallout from the trauma and tragedy for many years to come. We need to recognise this as we formalise our policies and in how we organise society from here on in. A good start to...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Following on from Deputy Munster's question, is the money given out regionally? Is equality among the regions taken into account?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (9 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I understand all that, but very often the marketing is done in respect of the western and eastern sides of the country, heading up towards the north, whereas other parts are neglected in respect of promotion. My point is we should ensure it is done on an equal basis for each region and for the four provinces.