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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is fine, but he is not here.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am sorry to interrupt. In consideration of the remit of the invitation sent to the witnesses, I ask the Deputy to refrain from that line of questioning.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Let us refrain from that line of questioning.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Deputy. Our next speakers are Senators Warfield and Dooley.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I will be brief with my questioning. I congratulate Ms Ní Raghallaigh and wish her the best in her new role. I also congratulate Kevin Bakhurst on his appointment as director general. As the chair of the board of RTÉ, what does Ms Ní Raghallaigh feel are the top priorities for the broadcaster in the coming years? Will she share her vision for the future of RTÉ and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is the finance issue a real concern for her as the chair of the board? Is putting RTÉ on a solid financial footing a key priority?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am sure the past four months in her new role have been a learning experience for Ms Ní Raghallaigh. What are the key lessons on which she has reflected in terms of the appointment of the director general and her initial engagement with the executive board members?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: When does Ms Ní Raghallaigh expect the strategic review to be published? What will it comprise from 2023 to 2025 or beyond?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: In terms of a roadmap for implementation, that is key-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank Ms Ní Raghallaigh and Dr. Mathews for attending the meeting. Standing Orders provide that the committee has the power to require that the chairperson designate of bodies under the aegis of its line Department attend before the committee to discus their strategic priorities for the role. Today's meeting will be considered to have discharged that requirement in this regard. Is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 52. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to increase the numbers of GPs in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18578/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 70. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the emergency department expansion and additional bed capacity works at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18579/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 120. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the traditional farm buildings grant scheme to include all farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18580/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for debate. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne. I also acknowledge the excellent work done by the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, in the area of special education and inclusion. It is a very important that the Government has established this area within the Department. I also thank the Minister of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (26 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: The Minister of State is filling for the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. The reality for St. Brid's Special School and St. Anthony's School is that there is no alternative placement for many of these children in Castlebar. It is a scary thought that up to 14 or 15 extremely vulnerable children could be left without secure school placements for the 2023-2024 school year. Recently, the...

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome Ms Buckley and her officials. I wish her the very best of luck in her new role. I thank her for her contribution and her statements earlier. I start with the report which is concerning for the board's reputation for integrity, independence and impartiality. My first question is on the enhancements made to the controls regarding declarations and disclosures of interest...

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Following Deputy Verona Murphy's line of questioning on the new board members, how many of them are new and have never sat on the board?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: The code of conduct is currently out of for consultation.

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: When does Ms Buckley expect that to be reviewed?

Public Accounts Committee: An Bord Pleanála - Financial Statements 2021 (27 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Regarding the training, which we have talked about previously, what level of training will be provided to ensure these new board members have effective decision-making properties with regard to planning cases?