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Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: You mentioned disciplinary processes.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: Ms Ní Raghallaigh did not establish the full facts of what was happening. Was that not a huge mistake?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: If there was a process in place, why did Ms Ní Raghallaigh agree to go on RTÉ news when she knew that she would not give a current picture at the time?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: The scars of today's meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts will run deep for RTÉ for years to come, especially after what we have listened to today. It has been exceptional for any members here to witness it. We heard about fraudulent invoices, off-balance sheets and accountancy practices. We have the concealment of payments. We heard of a €1.25 million slush fund for...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I will ask again. Who made the decision to put it through the barter account?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: The payment for the invoice was €150,000. Everyone knew that, with commission fees, the payment was going to increase by an extra €81,000. Who made that decision?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: That was done knowing that this substantial additional fee would be applied.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: It was done not knowing who the recipient was.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I do not think that is credible. Again, we are looking-----

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: As I said earlier, truth matters-----

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: -----and we are looking for-----

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: Truth matters.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: As RTÉ is our public broadcaster, it is really important. I do not think it is credible to say that.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: Can Ms O'Leary confirm if the former head of news attended the Champions League final in 2019 with the cost paid from the barter account?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: Were his expenses paid through the barter account?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I also-----

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: Okay. My next question is for the acting director general. Who is replacing Ms Dee Forbes as the director of RTÉ's private company, GAAGO?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: When will a decision be made?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: Will Mr. Lynch also provide the committee with the up-to-date subscription numbers for GAAGO for the 2023 championship season? Is that something he can provide?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: Okay. I thank Mr. Lynch. My final questions are directed to the chair of the board. Normally in a crisis, the natural inclination is to come forward with all the information and get a resolution. As I said earlier, however, Ms Ní Raghallaigh went on RTÉ news when she knew she would not give a correct picture at the time. What has been painfully evident here is what happened...