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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Can Ms Hannick envisage a future episode of, say, “Fair City” being written by AI and some of the roles being voiced or, indeed, acted by AI?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I agree because AI can never be a substitute for creativity. On the technical side, obviously technology will work in conjunction with human technical experts. Perhaps our guests would like a comment.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I might ask Ms O'Kelly about this because she specifically and understandably mentioned that politicians are interested in elections. A number of elections will take place in the next 12 months. She mentioned the concern about disinformation. Does she see AI being used within the newsroom, particularly to combat disinformation? How prepared does Ms O'Kelly think the RTÉ newsroom would...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious of the opening question posed by my colleague, Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan. He spoke about the past 12 months and how difficult they have been. Certainly, we express our solidarity with many of the workers in RTÉ. Can we be optimistic when we look at the end of this 12-month process and when we get through all the reports. I welcome that all the unions have...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I will give the very last words to Ms O’Kelly.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: It will have to be very quick because we need to wrap up.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Very quickly.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I will allow 30 seconds for this. Ms Hannick has indicated.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I need to finish up.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: We have to go into private session. We need to finish up by 4.30 p.m.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Okay. We get the point, Brendan.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Mr. Nolan and Mr. Dooley are indicating. They can have ten or 15 seconds.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Mr. Dooley may have ten seconds.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Culture and Governance Issues at RTÉ: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Okay. I thank all our witnesses and guests for coming here today and for their input. That concludes our public session. We now need to move into private session with members. We will suspend briefly to allow witnesses and guests to withdraw from the meeting before we resume again in private session.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I am raising an issue with which the Minister of State will be familiar, namely the Rosslare rail line and the continued failure by Irish Rail to invest in the service. I appreciate the Minister of State is taking this on behalf of the Minister for Transport. The Minister of State will know only too well that the Rosslare rail line has suffered from a long period of under investment. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I really am disappointed at the lack of ambition in the long-term development of the Rosslare rail line. There is no discussion here around a significant number of additional services going from Wicklow south. There is no discussion around new rolling stock being made available on the existing line. While it is a very beautiful train line - one of the most...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I am sure the Leader and all Members of the House will join me in expressing solidarity with the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, over the disgraceful scenes outside his home last week. There are plenty of places where people can protest about any aspect of Government policy or any other issue, but doing so outside an individual's home is not appropriate. I hope the House will join me in...

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I congratulate the Minister on his appointment as this is the first time he has been in this Chamber in his new role. I-----

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes. I encourage him to be as forthright and direct in his new role-----

Seanad: Research and Innovation Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: -----as he was during his time as Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works. It is essential that this legislation align with the provisions within the HEA Act. Contrary to Senator Higgins's comments, we spent extensive time discussing that Act. There was a lot of pre-legislative scrutiny. The Minister at the time engaged a lot, as I am sure will be the...