Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Catherine Martin, and the Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media, Deputy Niamh Smyth, to the House. I congratulate Deputy Smyth on all her committee's work on this report. This debate arises from one of the features of Seanad reform that was worked on by all Members regarding the many reports done by Oireachtas committees. Often, the recommendations and proposals are put forward by committee members having listened to the sector or groupings involved. We look to make sure those recommendations are considered six to 12 months after the reports are done to see how the Department and various agencies have progressed the recommendations.

The proposer of the motion is Senator Carrigy. The committee Chair will then contribute. We will then follow the usual format. The Minister can come in at any time she chooses.