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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I also want to raise a serious situation in my own constituency, where construction work continues to be halted on a multimillion euro primary care centre in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo. Construction work was halted in early 2022. I have written to the senior HSE management in community healthcare west. Management outlined that it remains on hold as the landlord agrees costs to completion...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 52. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being taken to increase the numbers of GPs in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18578/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 70. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the emergency department expansion and additional bed capacity works at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18579/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 120. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the traditional farm buildings grant scheme to include all farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18580/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: We have received apologies from Deputy Smyth and Senators Carrigy and Warfield. This meeting has been convened with Ms Ní Raghallaigh to discuss her role and key priorities as the recently-appointed Chairperson to the board of Raidió Teilifís Éireann. I warmly welcome Ms Ní Raghallaigh to committee room 1. She is also joined by RTÉ board member Dr. P.J....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Thank you Ms Ní Raghallaigh. We will now proceed to questions and answers. Speaking slots will be limited to six minutes. Deputy Munster is first.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: We move to Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I ask that we do not name any persons not present to defend themselves.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is fine, but he is not here.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am sorry to interrupt. In consideration of the remit of the invitation sent to the witnesses, I ask the Deputy to refrain from that line of questioning.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Let us refrain from that line of questioning.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Deputy. Our next speakers are Senators Warfield and Dooley.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I will be brief with my questioning. I congratulate Ms Ní Raghallaigh and wish her the best in her new role. I also congratulate Kevin Bakhurst on his appointment as director general. As the chair of the board of RTÉ, what does Ms Ní Raghallaigh feel are the top priorities for the broadcaster in the coming years? Will she share her vision for the future of RTÉ and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: Is the finance issue a real concern for her as the chair of the board? Is putting RTÉ on a solid financial footing a key priority?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am sure the past four months in her new role have been a learning experience for Ms Ní Raghallaigh. What are the key lessons on which she has reflected in terms of the appointment of the director general and her initial engagement with the executive board members?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: When does Ms Ní Raghallaigh expect the strategic review to be published? What will it comprise from 2023 to 2025 or beyond?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: In terms of a roadmap for implementation, that is key-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank Ms Ní Raghallaigh and Dr. Mathews for attending the meeting. Standing Orders provide that the committee has the power to require that the chairperson designate of bodies under the aegis of its line Department attend before the committee to discus their strategic priorities for the role. Today's meeting will be considered to have discharged that requirement in this regard. Is...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: -----in the context of following through on commitments and how we in the Oireachtas can support RTÉ in that process.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees (18 Apr 2023)

Alan Dillon: 28. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Economy and Investment will meet next. [15202/23]