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- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I am mindful that the bell has sounded. I am not going to suspend. I ask Senator Byrne to take the Chair so that the witnesses can respond. Hopefully I will be back before the end. In the event that I am not, I want to thank the witnesses. I know it has been a particularly difficult day, never mind the two or three weeks that have gone before this. I thank Ms Anne O'Leary who has...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I welcome the witnesses and those in the Public Gallery. Deputy John Brady will attend in substitution for Deputy Andrews and Senator Marie Sherlock will attend in substitution for Senator Annie Hoey. The following Members have also requested permission to attend: Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett and Senators Timmy Dooley and Eugene Murphy. I advise non-committee members attending that I do...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: That is not necessary. I do not think my colleagues need that because they listened to the earlier meeting.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I will take it that the statements have been read. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: No, I think everybody was watching the earlier meeting. On that basis, we will move to questions from the members. As colleagues know, they have ten minutes each for their questions and answers. The should be mindful of how they want to use those ten minutes. I thank both witnesses for coming today. As I said at the beginning, this is voluntary and we do appreciate that. I am sure the...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Tubridy very much. Without further ado, I will turn to my colleagues. I ask Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan to take the floor.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: Deputy O'Sullivan, I am going to have to draw this to an end.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I am sorry Deputy O'Sullivan but I will have to conclude. I call Deputy Dillon.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I want to get as much information from the witnesses as possible. Members only have ten minutes so I ask Mr. Kelly to allow the Deputy to ask his question.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: Mr. Kelly will answer the question.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I call Deputy Fitzpatrick.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: The Deputy is past time.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I must ask the Deputy to conclude.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: We must move on Deputy.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: Deputy Griffin will have to conclude so he should ask his last question.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: The Deputy will conclude because I have to move on to give everyone an opportunity.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: Senator Warfield is finished. I am mindful we are at the halfway mark of the meeting but not the halfway mark of contributions. Senator Malcolm Byrne is next. Are Mr. Tubridy and Mr. Kelly able to go on for one more contributor or do they want a break now?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: Is that okay with everyone in the room? It is. When Senator Byrne is finished, we will recess for ten minutes and come back again.