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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: 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 Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 6. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number currently on the social housing waiting list in Cavan; the current wait time for social housing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32980/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (6 Jul 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 50. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if local authorities have any role in overholding cases when the tenant is a HAP recipient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32979/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (6 Jul 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 123. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has plans to introduce tiered disability payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32982/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (6 Jul 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 142. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans, if any, to review the community employment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32981/23]