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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Oversight of Commission for Energy Regulation: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputy Ryan. I know there is a lot there and I will let Dr. McGowan come in on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Oversight of Commission for Energy Regulation: Discussion (20 Jun 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: We very much welcome that. Thank you for coming here for the two long sessions. The committee proposes to publish the opening statements and any submissions received relating to the meeting. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Committee on the Future of Healthcare Report: Motion (22 Jun 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to share time with Deputy Bernard Durkan. I welcome this debate and the opportunity to discuss the report of the Committee on the Future of Healthcare, of which I was a member. I thank my fellow colleagues who sat on the committee as well as the committee secretariat, the Trinity team and, in particular, the Chairman, Deputy Róisín Shortall, who worked so diligently on the...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the general thrust of the Bill in that it places the appointment of judges on a more formal footing. Constitutionally, of course, it will remain the function of Government to appoint judges. The Bill will not change that. What it will change is the somewhat ad hocmethod which has been used since the foundation of the State. However ad hocit was, it has served the State well in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Business of Joint Committee (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is proposed that the meeting will proceed as follows. Session A is an engagement with Mr. Paul Holden, chairman designate of the Digital Hub Development Agency. In session B, Mr. Michael O'Keeffe, chief executive of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BAI, will account to the committee for the performance of its functions. We will go into private session in session C. Is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Hub Development Agency: Chairman Designate (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I remind witnesses and members to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound system. I draw the attention of members and witnesses to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the joint committee. If, however, they are directed by the Chairman to cease giving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Hub Development Agency: Chairman Designate (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Mr. Holden for his presentation. I will start with my own questions before bringing in my colleagues. I note a recent article in The Irish Timesby the Digital Hub's CEO in which he describes trying to attract companies with 150 employees. How does Mr. Holden see that fitting in with his current operation? I understand that approximately 64% of the Digital Hub's revenue is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Hub Development Agency: Chairman Designate (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I invite Mr. Holden to go through those questions at his leisure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Hub Development Agency: Chairman Designate (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will bring in Senator Leyden who wants to ask a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Hub Development Agency: Chairman Designate (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: If members do not have any other questions, on behalf of the committee I thank Mr. Holden for coming before us and his worthwhile engagement. I propose to forward the transcript of today's discussion to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for his information and consideration. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Digital Hub Development Agency: Chairman Designate (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes. The committee would be very much interested in visiting the hub. I have no doubt that Mr. Holden's experience, in particular his experience in business, ensures that he is very well qualified for his role. We wish him well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is session B of our discussion on oversight of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BAI. I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound system. The joint committee has had a discussion with the OECD on its role as an oversight body which it intends to develop over the coming year. The committee intends to meet each regulator on an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. Will the authority commit to an annual meeting with the committee to discuss the general administration of the BAI as per the Broadcasting Act 2009? Is an oversight agreement in place between the authority and the Department and, if so, does it include key performance indicators? Are those indicators included in the annual report? That is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will bring in Deputy Ryan. Will members ask a question and keep it short?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does the Senator have a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: There were many questions there. The witnesses might share them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I was hoping so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does Ms Comey think the consultation will take place this year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: We will be dealing with that issue next week. Senator Leyden had questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is a good point and on behalf of the committee I thank the witnesses for coming here this evening and we look forward to meeting them at our engagement in Dublin Castle on Friday.