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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...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 63. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current pay structure in Enable Ireland for occupational therapists and speech and language therapists; if there are plans to increase funding to Enable Ireland in 2023 and 2024 to cover the costs of basic services for children with complex needs; the engagements he has had with Enable Ireland this year on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 109. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on disability services for children in both Cavan and Monaghan; if there are plans to increase services in these counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32504/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Diagnoses (4 Jul 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 614. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get a letter from a consultant to apply for assistance technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32369/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I will direct my question to the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people. As she knows, I have for a long time implored the Government to deliver on more services for young people around mental health issues. The reason I say that is I am very sadly confident that Cavan-Monaghan is a black spot when it comes to suicide among our very young population. I...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We undoubtedly have our full quorum and I thank my colleagues for being here. Deputy Andrews, as a valued member of this committee, is a connected person with a material interest in the subject matter that is to be discussed so he will not be in attendance. He is being substituted by Deputy Brady, who is here with us and who is welcome. Senator Sherlock is substituting in place of Senator...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I concur with what Ms Ni Raghallaigh said. The committee feels wholeheartedly supportive of all the staff in RTÉ. This has been a difficult time for its board and executive and, particularly as we saw yesterday outside the gates of RTÉ, its staff, who feel anger and hurt. I appreciate her comments on that.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: A minute is the most I can give the Deputy.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Deputy Munster, one final-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: That is to conclude, Deputy Munster. I have to move on.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I have to move on.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Thirty seconds.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I am sorry, I am going to have cut off Deputy Munster. I am sure the Deputy can appreciate I gave as much latitude as possible.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I call Senator Cassells.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Can I just remind the Senator to stay within the remit of today's agenda.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: No allegations have been made of criminal wrongdoing.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I know. I am simply making the point that no allegations-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Who does the Deputy wish to respond to his question.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Will Deputy McGrath stick to the topic? It is a specific topic.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Deputy McGrath, we will have to conclude because we have gone way over time.