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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) (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: Was he ever employed directly by RTÉ?
- 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: At what point in his career was Mr. Tubridy advised by someone in RTÉ to not be a direct employee and to go solo, as he said, and get himself an external contract.
- 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: Who in RTÉ gave him that advice?
- 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 concludes my questions.
- 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 concludes my questions because, as I said, I concur with everything Deputy Cannon said. I will move on. I ask the non-members of the committee to be respectful of the fact that the witnesses are staying and keep to their three minutes.
- 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 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: Mr. Tubridy, can I just ask you to pause for a second? I have a clerk beside me who is meticulous about time and she is conscious that we have run well over time. Before Mr. Tubridy responds, would he mind if I ask Senator Murphy whether he has a quick question or comment? If so, he could come in with that and then Mr. Tubridy can respond.
- 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: You are fine. I call Senator Murphy.
- 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: Does Senator Murphy have a 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: Final 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: We will give the closing remarks to our witnesses. Who wants to go first?
- 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. Kelly. Has Mr. Tubridy any final remarks?
- 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 appreciate Mr. Tubridy and Mr. Kelly and their colleagues who have been here today. We appreciate it has been a difficult day but we value the fact they came forward of their own volition to the Committee of Public Accounts and our committee to help us with our deliberations. It is much appreciated. At tomorrow's meeting, we will consider the future of sports broadcasting in Ireland....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (11 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: 837. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting for an appointment in the Mater Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34294/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (13 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on two foreign birth register applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35430/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: 786. To ask the Minister for Health why (details supplied) cannot get an answer on whether the funding she requested months ago has been announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35248/23]
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I welcome the witnesses. I think committee members feel as though they have lived in this room for the past three weeks. It is great to be here anyway. It may be our last day this week. We have two substitutions today. Senator Sherlock will substitute for Senator Hoey and Senator Ó Donnghaile will substitute for Senator Warfield. We do not have any apologies so I will crack on...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. McDermott, particularly for sticking to the time. It is much appreciated. I call Ms Mary O'Connor on behalf of the Federation of Irish Sport
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)
Niamh Smyth: Since Ms. O'Connor is so blessed among all these men today, I could not but let her continue. Well done, especially on that last point. I call Mr. Tom Ryan on behalf of the GAA.