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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I think we are being intimidated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I could not agree more.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: It is Mickey Mouse stuff-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I just wanted to put it out there so we can have it on the record for the committee when we do our deliberations. I come from a rural area and want to mention Tipp FM and Tip Mid West radio. I should mention KCLR as well because it broadcasts to about one eighteenth of my constituency. I will not say what percentage of my vote because it is a lot less than that. I want to talk about...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: What changes would Mr. Kelly recommend?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I accept that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: That is an interesting point for many reasons.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Deputy Gibney is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: That is a fair point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I thank Deputy Ó Snodaigh. I appreciate that. Next is Senator Comyn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I have taken another point there for what we need to recommend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Finally, I call Deputy Malcolm Byrne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Let us make a recommendation on that as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: That could be another recommendation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Okay. Thanks very much. Timing is everything. This was an excellent meeting and the contributions were fantastic. It gave me a huge amount of food for thought, and I think it gave that to the whole lot of us. I thank the witnesses for their contributions and directness. It will certainly have a big influence on our deliberations, given the way the committee reacted as well.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: First, my condolences for the loss of the witnesses' colleague, Garda Flatley. It is a poignant day because today is the fifth anniversary of the passing of Garda Horkan and we should remember that. I have raised issues related to a whole range of concerns I have about An Garda Síochána at different levels, as well as about the manner in which gardaí are resourced. I am sure...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: My first issue is in relation to resources and the five things I outlined. The second issue relates to the OPM and disciplinary proceedings and the last item is the comment. I am sorry if I went on too long.

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I have two questions and it would benefit the witnesses to answer them. Is there a hope in hell of the recruitment and retention crisis being dealt with and the numbers being brought up to what the Garda Commissioner aspires to over the coming years, if everything stands still?

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: Are the overzealous disciplinary processes now in place contributing to the decision-making of members when they are left in situations relating to certain crimes, such as in the case of pursuits? There may be others. Is the overzealousness of the disciplinary process affecting decision-making? I am not suggesting this in a bad way; it is not a reflection on gardaí but, rather, on the...

Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2025)

Alan Kelly: I agree.