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

Alan Dillon: Ms O'Leary stated previously that she was not in the room with the former director general, DG, in regard to the arrangements made for this barter account, but pressure was subsequently applied by the DG in order for her to authorise these invoices. What was the nature of the pressure that was put on Ms O'Leary?

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

Alan Dillon: How close was Ms O'Leary's relationship with Ms Forbes?

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

Alan Dillon: Did alarm bells not go off with Ms O'Leary in relation to the payments to be accounted for in a very transparent and clear accountancy practice?

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

Alan Dillon: I find it extraordinary that in considering these payments, Ms O’Leary did not seek advice from the board and gave no consideration to it.

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

Alan Dillon: But Ms O'Leary was aware it was going to one of RTÉ's star presenters.

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

Alan Dillon: In terms of corporate governance, this was a serious breach.

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

Alan Dillon: Was Ms O'Leary not aware that RTÉ had a cap on salaries and restructuring? Did that never cross her mind in respect of who was being paid?

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

Alan Dillon: Does Mr. Lynch agree the deep breach in corporate governance identified by RTÉ is the failure of a small group or is it solely on the shoulders of the former DG?

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

Alan Dillon: Have all executives reflected on their current roles as a result of this? We have had one casualty who was suspended and then tendered her resignation. We also have Mr. Tubridy, who is a second casualty. Has anyone else in this room reflected on their practices related to this scandal that has put the public broadcaster in a difficult reputational position? We still lack accountability...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter. At the outset, I must outline my disappointment that the senior Minister, Deputy Foley, is not available tonight to discuss this matter. The Minister is familiar with the school, which is Davitt College in Castlebar, as she visited it on 15 September last year. I have no doubt that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Minister of State for the response. He received a script from the officials in the Department of Education which fails to address any of the points I raised. That is not surprising. What I find even more staggering is that it fails even to address any of the engagements that civil servants, at principal or assistant secretary level in the Department of Education, had in calling...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 78. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on a flood scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30950/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the latest progress regarding the acquisition of counter-drone technology for the Dublin Airport Authority as a temporary measure to mitigate the threat of unauthorised drone operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30927/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline his involvement with the Irish Aviation Authority and the Commission for Communications Regulation in the context of deploying counter-drone technology; the current status of this technology deployment, completion of necessary testing on the procured equipment and the anticipated timeline for full implementation; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 676. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1130 of 13 June 2023, if he accepts that patient safety is of paramount importance and introducing a temporary short-term digital solution for the community that does not integrate with the hospital, as a substitute for a fully functioning electronic health record and which in his reply he acknowledges is critical for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 677. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1130 of 13 June 2023, when he anticipates the fully functioning electronic health record will be introduced and operational within the HSE, which he acknowledges is critical for better, safer and more integrated health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30850/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 696. To ask the Minister for Health for an-up-to date review on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31027/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 697. To ask the Minister for Health for an up-to-date review on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31028/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 698. To ask the Minister for Health for a reply on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31029/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (27 Jun 2023)

Alan Dillon: 699. To ask the Minister for Health for a reply on (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31030/23]