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Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: I want to put this question to Mr. Lynch. How credible is Mr. Tubridy's comparison of the Renault deal to a book publishing agreement?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Does it hold up, considering the circumstances of the payment to the barter account for consultancy services and the involvement of RTÉ?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: On Mr. Bakhurst's investigation of what we now know are the fraudulent invoices, has that been reported to An Garda Síochána?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Kelly stated that he followed instruction by RTÉ, and that he was instructed not to put Ryan Tubridy's name on the invoices and instead outline that they were for consultancy fees. Was there not collusion in operation between Noel Kelly and RTÉ to conceal where these payments were going? It has been confirmed that €150,000 is now in Ryan Tubridy's account.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: There are huge funding deficits in our disability services, especially in the voluntary sector, not just in Mayo but across the country as well. The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is doing good work to bridge the gap in this year’s budget. Earlier this week, I spoke to the board of management of Western Care Association. The board outlined the association's ongoing challenges...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Regarding the current pay agreement between RTÉ and Ryan Tubridy, considering that the negotiations for a new radio contract have been put on hold, what is Mr. Tubridy getting paid for now and how much?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: When exactly did RTÉ receive the invoice from Ryan Tubridy this week?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: What date was it received?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Will RTÉ seek to recoup the €150,000 in secret payments to Mr. Tubridy or is RTÉ honouring the outstanding six roadshow appearances?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Tubridy has indicated a willingness, if not called upon, that he would return the money already paid to him for work with Renault. I presume Mr. Bakhurst would enter negotiations with Mr. Tubridy in relation to that. It is taxpayers' money.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: So Mr. Bakhurst will look to recoup it.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Was Ms O'Keeffe invited to contribute to the Grant Thornton report?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Was she invited to contribute to the Grant Thornton report?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Did she not deserve to contribute to the first report that was issued following a statement by the board?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Ms Mullooly has confirmed that she has contributed to the second Grant Thornton report about the understatement of €120,000 in earnings in 2017 to 2019.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: How is this issue still remaining under review? Why has RTÉ not published the findings of this report and made them available to the Committee of Public Accounts today?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: The question is, how much time does RTÉ need to get this report furnished, or even a draft indication of what is contained within it?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: The reality is that RTÉ is crumbling at the moment. There is urgency in regard to the report. It was on the basis of the €120,000 understatement that we started this investigation. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: So we are none the wiser, as a committee, in relation to what was uncovered by the board issuing a statement to that degree.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

Alan Dillon: Mr. Tubridy rejects the understatement and RTÉ still cannot present the argument or the evidence to the contrary.