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Seafood Taskforce Final Report: Statements (9 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: One of the things that sticks out in this report and the Common Fisheries Policy is the phrase "level playing field". Where is this mythical level playing field when it comes to the Irish fishing fleet? No other nation had imposed upon it a 15% reduction in its fishing quotas, which will lead to the loss of up to €43 million per year. No other nation was asked to decommission a...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank all the witnesses for attending. Deputy O'Sullivan mentioned women in sport. Maggie Farrelly was mentioned as having made history. I would also mention Michelle O'Neill from Wexford. She became the first Irish referee to officiate at the Olympic Games, which was great. As we are approaching the end of the meeting, most questions have been asked. The representative of the Irish...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Not yet. I have a final question. The role of parents in tackling this problem has not been mentioned. Do the witnesses consider it would be a good idea to create a parents against harassment committee or steering group where parents could be invited to take part in conversations and in finding solutions, particularly in clubs? I find particularly with under-age players that the parents...

Employment Support Services: Motion [Private Members] (30 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: There is a wise old saying that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. This is certainly not the case here. The new regional employment services are no match for the local employment services and job clubs. With over 25 years' experience under their belt, they are far better placed to service their communities than profit-driven private entities. I do not see how the Minister can tender out...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (30 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 579. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ICU beds operational in Wexford General Hospital in each year from 2017 to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58676/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I, too, want to raise the current and serious problem of the non-availability of PCR testing in my county of Wexford. Yesterday, there were no Covid-19 PCR tests available for 23 counties according to the Health Services Executive portal. We respect the scale of the problem, but surely one would have to deduce that the opening-up of society would logically correlate to an increase in...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (25 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 202. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the rationale for deferring the implementation of pay increases contained in a new Employment Regulation Order for the Security Sector from 1 June until 1 September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58095/21]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Minister and the Minister of State. Their Department's sectors are, arguably, the most volatile and at risk from the Covid-19 restrictions. Many who make their living in the areas of tourism, hospitality and entertainment experience work conditions that are often unstable and precarious. A recent survey by the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, MEAI, found that...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: The Minister referred to the €25 million she has budgeted for a pilot basic income guarantee scheme for 2022. What is the progress on the scheme? What criteria are used to define an artist and what is the basis for paying money out?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Minister of State. This is very welcome and needed. After nearly two years, it is only recently that sport has kind of opened up. I would like to get the exact figure on the national lottery as well, particularly what it does and how much it takes in. What proportion of its money did it give to Sport Ireland? Will the Minister of State send me the specifics for Wexford? ...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I was asked about funding and told that the organisation has received no funding whatever in any year. It is a serious sport and it is probably in every parish in Ireland. It also helps children with autism etc. As I said, it often produces top-class jockeys, and this is where they start. It is their first experience in dealing with horses.

Mother and Baby Homes Redress Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: The facts have been laid bare of the scandal of the mother and baby homes. The survivors had to fight every inch to even be heard, let alone be recognised. Now they face another botched scheme. No disrespect is intended. It was designed, no doubt, by people who never had anyone belonging to them in these institutions or who knew anyone who endured the hardships they suffered. It is in...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I, too, would like to pay tribute to the witnesses' organisations, and especially my local South East Radio. They lifted the spirit of rural Ireland. As politicians, people phone us often, and there are many people out there who are very lonely and isolated, and the witnesses' organisations helped to raise their spirits and helped to ease their minds. I thank them very much for that. ...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Can the witnesses give us a feeling of the condition that they are in at the moment? How many staff are part time? As Senator Cassels raised, have they lost many young journalists? With young journalists probably earning approximately €25,000 a year, they can go to other areas. Are they haemorrhaging some of those people? How many people are working part time because of Covid?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: That is okay. I thank Mr. Purcell.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for coming here today and I admire their bravery in tackling this heinous behaviour. It really is disturbing. Can the witnesses from Comhaltas expand on their statement that the pace of change is slow and there can be a reluctance to accept new norms of society? Why is this the case? They emphasised the role that bystanders have to play to call out discriminatory...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Do the witnesses believe the Minister should make sure to include in all public arts funding contracts statutory binding conditions to address gender-based harassment, discrimination and sexual harassment? I would welcome the witnesses' opinion on this and on whether it would be part of their campaign.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (2 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 927. To ask the Minister for Health when legislation and availability of supports regarding assisted human reproduction such as IVF and surrogacy both domestically and abroad will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52491/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (2 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 929. To ask the Minister for Health the recommended number of neurology specialist nurses for St. Vincent’s University Hospital considering the catchment area and best practice guidelines; the actual number of neurology specialist nurses at the hospital; the current plans in place to address shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52508/21]