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- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: I would blame the board as well for not coming forward with all the information-----
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: -----when we asked Ms Ní Raghallaigh yesterday.
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: I ask Ms Ní Raghallaigh to respond.
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: With regard to the question, how confident is Ms Ní Raghallaigh in the executive management to fix the situation?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: Is Ms Ní Raghallaigh's position as RTÉ chair tenable?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: What about the mistake of not informing the Minister in relation to the resignation that Ms Ní Raghallaigh requested?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: Ms Geraldine O'Leary, Mr. Collins's colleague seated beside him, is the commercial director. She has the responsibility for operating the barter account. Has Mr. Collins discussed with Ms O'Leary the transactions that have been made in recent years in terms of the concealment of invoices?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: Can Ms O'Leary provide clarification? We know of the €150,000 payment made to NK Management. Have there been any other payments that Ms O'Leary is aware of in relation to further transactions that have been off-balance sheet?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: Ms O'Leary stated previously that she was not in the room with the former director general, DG, in regard to the arrangements made for this barter account, but pressure was subsequently applied by the DG in order for her to authorise these invoices. What was the nature of the pressure that was put on 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)
Alan Dillon: How close was Ms O'Leary's relationship with Ms Forbes?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: Did alarm bells not go off with Ms O'Leary in relation to the payments to be accounted for in a very transparent and clear accountancy practice?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: I find it extraordinary that in considering these payments, Ms O’Leary did not seek advice from the board and gave no consideration to it.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: But Ms O'Leary was aware it was going to one of RTÉ's star presenters.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: In terms of corporate governance, this was a serious breach.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: Was Ms O'Leary not aware that RTÉ had a cap on salaries and restructuring? Did that never cross her mind in respect of who was being paid?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: Does Mr. Lynch agree the deep breach in corporate governance identified by RTÉ is the failure of a small group or is it solely on the shoulders of the former DG?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: Have all executives reflected on their current roles as a result of this? We have had one casualty who was suspended and then tendered her resignation. We also have Mr. Tubridy, who is a second casualty. Has anyone else in this room reflected on their practices related to this scandal that has put the public broadcaster in a difficult reputational position? We still lack accountability...
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Policy (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: 53. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to support Irish-based companies to continue to supply indigenous gas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31644/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: 63. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the Western Enterprise Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31643/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2023)
Alan Dillon: 110. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will develop a register for schools for children with ASD and additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31642/23]