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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Staff (27 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As the Minister knows, budget 2024 is just around the corner. Last year, under budget 2023, I welcomed the recruitment of 1,000 new gardaí. Can the Minister give an update on the situation? The number of vacancies for doctors, nurses, consultants and social workers is alarming. We cannot afford to lose the professionals. What is the Minister doing to retain them and increase...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Staff (27 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The population is growing and our older people are living longer which is fantastic but there is cause for alarm as waiting lists are starting to creep back up and we are short of professional people. Other countries are coming to Ireland to try to take them away. We have to do something to keep them here. As I said, the Defence Forces are at their lowest numbers ever. Trying to get...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Under the programme for Government, the target for decarbonising the transport sector is encouraging a modal shift away from travel by private car towards less carbon-intensive and more sustainable alternatives. The Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has stated that micro-mobility options like e-scooters have an important role to play in this transition to a cleaner and greener society and...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate in advance of the EU summit tomorrow and Friday. It is good to see the return of country reports and country-specific recommendations this year. These are key aspects of the European semester process and help to drive progress on structural reforms. Let me take this opportunity to thank the European Commission for its useful...

Environmental Protection Agency Water Quality Report 2022: Statements (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As humans, access to clean water is essential for our livelihoods, our economy and our wellbeing. Our rivers and lakes are home to hundreds of freshwater species while our estuaries and coastal waters remain a rich source of marine biology biodiversity, so clean water is also essential for nature to thrive. The water framework directive was adopted by member states throughout Europe,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 174. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the €9 million in additional supports promised to student nurses and midwives; when nurses and midwives will receive the €500 increase (details supplied); if this will be backdated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31360/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I apologise. I had to go to the Chamber earlier on, so if I ask a question that has already been asked, I apologise. First of all, I guarantee that nobody in this room has never made a mistake. If people made a mistake, they should put their hands up in the air and admit it. I have never seen that in the past week. It is a word called hatred. Many people are badmouthing RTÉ. In...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Are any of the seven witnesses a personal friend of Dee Forbes? Do they socialise with her? Do they meet her? I am sure when one is working in a business, especially with 1,800 people, and wants to ask a few questions, sometimes it is handy to go outside RTÉ and have a cup of tea. Was any kind of socialising done whatsoever? I know she is off today because of sickness. One does not...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: How does Mr. Lynch find these six people beside him? Are they going to throw him under the bus too?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am calling a spade a spade here. If I was Mr. Lynch, I would be worried that there was no one to provide support. Does Mr. Lynch have any fear of being thrown under a bus?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I have another question. Mr. Tubridy's question was mentioned by Grant Thornton. It is supposed to be expired. Is there any talk of a new contract for him? Mr. Lynch is director general at the moment. Has he contacted Mr. Tubridy about a new contract? At the moment, his contract has expired. He has an extra €345,000. I am sure he is getting paid when he is not on air.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: If negotiations are suspended, is he being paid at the moment?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It is unreal. I asked a question about the barter account. Who is using the barter account in RTÉ?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Who signs off on the barter accounts? Is it Ms O'Leary?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Who checks Ms O'Leary?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: So when Ms O'Leary signed off, the director general was the only one who knew.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We have a director of commercial and a chief financial officer. My God, there are some great job titles here at the moment. Nobody seems to know what is going on in RTÉ. I am not trying to be smart. It is no wonder the public has lost faith. The witnesses have responsibility for 1,800 people, including researchers and an unreal number of people. The public has no faith whatsoever...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Would Mr. Lynch not try to lead from the front? He has been given an opportunity by getting this interim job. Would he not have the balls to meet Ryan Tubridy and his agent and try to negotiate a deal? The taxpayers are paying this man for not being on air. As far as I am concerned, according to the RTÉ statement, he does not seem to be the problem, because RTÉ has put up its...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The problem is the executive board is making no decisions. It is putting everything on the long finger. It is a matter of four weeks until one report and so on. This is our money and, in fairness, Mr. Lynch has been given a job to do and he is the leader of RTÉ now. What is he going to do to change things?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Does Mr. Lynch agree Ryan Tubridy had the best job in RTÉ?