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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)

Malcolm Byrne: Ms Ní Raghallaigh pre-empted my question. She will recall that I put it to her and Ms Anne O'Leary - I did not think it was fair to ask Robert Shortt - last week whether they had continued confidence in the executive. Our difficulty is the more drip-drip-drip, the more damage is being done to the reputation of RTÉ. Ms Ní Raghallaigh's role as chair and that of the new...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: We have already seen one director general step down. Does Ms Ní Raghallaigh expect that we will see others stepping down?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I want to ask one question and make one comment. My question is in regard to the motor vehicles. Are the witnesses aware that in all instances, benefit-in-kind would be paid on all of those transactions? The witnesses can come back to me with an answer I want to make a general comment. In fairness to the witnesses here, this is the third day that they have come before Oireachtas...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I will allow just a couple of minutes for any further questions. In terms of final comments, if any of the panel-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I know. I am now going to ask for a response.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I want to address the agreement with Ryan Tubridy that Senator Conway asked about.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Hang on Senator Conway. We went around for one round of questions.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate that. In fairness to the witnesses, they have been here since half past one.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I asked the question about benefit-in-kind in terms of any of the cars.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Okay, so we will get we get clarity on it. I am conscious of the time so I ask whether Ms Ni Raghallaigh wants to make any final remarks.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the witnesses because I am conscious that it has been a long day. I also thank the clerk and the staff here and those who prepared the documentation. We are aware of the issue of Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly seeking to appear before the committee. There will be a private meeting of the committee to determine when that will go ahead. That concludes our business for today. The...

Seanad: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I commend Senator Clonan not just on bringing forward this legislation but on all his work on disability issues. I am delighted the Minister of State is here, because she is someone who has a passion for this brief. She really understands the sector and wants to deliver on the sector. As a country we have an opportunity to make a transformation for those with disabilities. That we have...

Seanad: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: It is not appropriate at this time. We need to debate these issues.

Seanad: Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Senator Clonan is a reasonable person. He will be perfectly happy if the Minister comes in here and looks at debating a lot of the issues within the legislation. I am certain the Minister of State will be quite happy to go through this on Committee Stage to look at how we can improve and develop the legislation. The Leader is very happy that we table lots of debates. Everybody in this...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Chair and the witnesses. It is fair to say Mr. Tubridy and I know each other a long time. We were in UCD together and we were friendly at the time. I know how committed he is to radio. Even back then he was deeply committed to broadcasting. There is a passion there and everybody recognises his talents. This is obviously having a big personal impact on him.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: However, it is important for us and for him that we get the full picture here. As colleagues have said, this is not about a witch-hunt but about getting a full picture.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: What is emerging is a culture that exists in RTÉ that is going to have to change.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: My first question to Mr. Tubridy is simple. Does he believe that in all of this, he has done anything wrong?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: After RTÉ released its initial statement, both Mr. Tubridy and Mr. Kelly released a first statement on the Thursday and that was followed by a second statement on the Friday, which was quite different and acknowledged the problem.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Let me come back to the question. Why does Mr. Tubridy think his salary was understated? Most people know what their salaries are, you know what your salary is. Why do you think those figures were understated?