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Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Brian Stanley: Yes, I think we have asked for that. What will happen is that when the transcript is available and when the Minister, the secretariat and the civil servants involved have looked at it, we will send over a full list. We ask RTÉ to try to comply with that as quickly as possible. We know some of it will be laborious enough to put together, but it is really important that we get it as...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ: Discussion (29 Jun 2023)

Brian Stanley: Thank you. I thank the witnesses from RTÉ for attending and the officials from Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for their work in preparing for today's meeting. I also thank the Comptroller and Auditor General for attending and assisting the committee in preparing and helping it to carry out its work. Is it agreed that the clerk with seek any follow-up...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: There is a commitment in the programme for Government to reduce class sizes, which is welcome. However, in Portlaoise town, 200 children who are in need of school places at primary level cannot get them. Children are being bussed to Mountmellick, Stradbally, Ratheniska, Mountrath, Timahoe, Barnashrone and The Heath every morning. Existing primary schools are bulging at the seams. Some new...

Matters Arising in RTÉ: Statements (4 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the announcement by the Minister earlier that a forensic accountant will be appointed, under the Broadcasting Act 2009, to audit the accounts of RTÉ, starting with the now-infamous barter account. At a hearing of the Committee of Public Accounts last week, we got an insight into how the €1 million-plus slush fund has been used by RTÉ's top executives, with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (4 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: 300. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will consider financing a joint project with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Sport Ireland to build a PE hall at a school (details supplied). [32339/23]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: There is only one item of business on the agenda today. Before we invite in the witnesses, I propose that we go into private session briefly to discuss some matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: I apologise to the witnesses, who we had to hold up for a few moments. As we normally do not like to keep people waiting, I thank them for their patience. Apologies have been received from Deputy Munster. The witnesses are all welcome and I remind all those who are in attendance to ensure their mobile phones are switched off or on silent mode. Before we start, I wish to explain some...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. McCarthy. Mr. O'Donnell has five minutes for his opening statement.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell. I want you to be cautious. I also remind Deputies to be careful in their choice of language. A word like "sinister" has certain connotations.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: Just a second. I am chairing the meeting. The Deputy should allow Mr. O'Donnell to give an answer. He should keep it brief. Ms Bradley has indicated three times that she wishes to come in. She may do so briefly as well. Mr. O'Donnell should clarify that point.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: I know Ms Bradley was anxious to come in.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: We will suspend for ten minutes.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: To clarify, Inland Fisheries Ireland has a regional office in Ballyshannon.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: That is just a point of clarification for myself. That is the one it was using during the Covid period.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: Thank you for that clarification.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: Allow the witness to answer the question.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: If the Deputy is asking a question or making a charge I do want to give the witness chance to reply.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: Please respond, Mr. O'Donnell.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: Roughly, what times did Mr. O'Donnell use Ballyshannon? I know he cannot remember off the top of his head but just roughly-----

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Brian Stanley: We have gone over time. Since 31 March?