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Culling the National Herd: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Michael McNamara: My apologies. I thank the Rural Independent Group for putting forward this important motion. There is a lot of talk about cattle culls at the moment. I am sure the Department will say it has no immediate plans for a cattle cull. Regardless of whether it has immediate plans in that regard, it is something that will stay on the agenda. I accept it is probably not part of the agenda of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (27 Jun 2023)

Michael McNamara: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what steps will be taken to allay parent concerns regarding a school (details supplied) in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30749/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (27 Jun 2023)

Michael McNamara: 390. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the six vacant houses (details supplied) in County Clare will be retained by Clare County Council; if the said properties will be refurbished for habitation by persons on the housing list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31104/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Jun 2023)

Michael McNamara: 451. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if plans are in place to reform the carer’s allowance criteria for persons who were self-employed for some time prior to taking time out to care full-time for family members (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31341/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2023)

Michael McNamara: The Minister spoke earlier of the Government's environmental credentials. In that regard, there has been a lot of discussion about forestry and the solution that it offers to Ireland's environmental problems, in particular in respect of carbon sequestration, etc. However, the figures demonstrate a very different story. To date this year, seven afforestation licences have been approved....

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

Michael McNamara: The issue of self-employment and bogus self-employment is contentious across Ireland, including in RTÉ. How much, if anything, has RTÉ settled with Revenue since 2020 over bogus self-employment?

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

Michael McNamara: Does Mr. Collins, the chief financial officer-----

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

Michael McNamara: RTÉ paid Revenue €1.2 million for bogus self-employment. Mr. Lynch spoke about the scope exercise. What is the contingent liability on that? Obviously, there are a lot of cases involving RTÉ 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)

Michael McNamara: Is it more or less than €1.2 million?

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

Michael McNamara: Mr. Collins does not think he is at liberty to tell the Oireachtas committee how much is at stake.

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

Michael McNamara: Deputy Griffin asked whether anybody knew of the situation before 16 March, and all of the witnesses said nobody did. In response to Deputy Cannon, reference was made to when Deloitte came to RTÉ in early March. Does Mr. Collins want to elaborate?

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

Michael McNamara: Has the Patrick Kielty deal been fully signed off on? Is it legally binding on the organisation?

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

Michael McNamara: It is not legally binding as it stands.

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

Michael McNamara: It is or it is not.

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

Michael McNamara: If it goes wrong, RTÉ might be sued on the back of it. Would it not be beneficial to know? Can Mr. Lynch, as acting director general, tell us whether the agreement is legally binding?

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

Michael McNamara: Mr. Lynch is not sure whether it has been signed by RTÉ.

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

Michael McNamara: We will leave it there. The witnesses cannot tell us how much it is for until Mr. Kielty gives his permission.

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

Michael McNamara: If the Irish Independenthad not gotten its hands on it last week would RTÉ be asking Ryan Tubridy if it was okay to divulge it?

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

Michael McNamara: Would the public, some of whom pay a licence fee, know? Would the Oireachtas know about the Ryan Tubridy thing if the Irish Independenthad not gotten its hands on it? RTÉ has said it will tell us about the Patrick Kielty deal if and when he agrees. Would we know about the Ryan Tubridy overpayments if the story had not been leaked somewhere or if theIrish Independenthad not gotten its...

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

Michael McNamara: So it was fortuitous that the Irish Independentwas asking questions around the same time.