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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (10 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: It was a different world then in terms of price.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (10 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: It was also a different world in terms of the cost of the provision of what-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (10 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I accept that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Future Funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (10 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: In terms of the cost base of the total revenue streams and the future of RTÉ, it is very clear that something has to change radically, and it is going to change very quickly. There is an opportunity with what has been set out by Government in terms of realising savings and-or improving the model. What I would like to know, as somebody who is hugely supportive of what RTÉ does,...
- Housing Solutions: Statements (5 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: It was unfortunate that Deputy Thomas Byrne was not informed that there were speakers listed to make contributions this afternoon. This is a debate on housing solutions. It is important to say that the Government does not have a monopoly on good ideas in relation to housing. We do not claim to have the monopoly on good ideas in relation to housing. Indeed, it certainly is not an...
- Housing Solutions: Statements (5 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I am pleased to facilitate Deputy Malcolm Byrne's maiden speech in Dáil Éireann.
- Housing Solutions: Statements (5 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I congratulate the Deputy on his maiden contribution.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I propose that we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I welcome members and viewers who may be watching our proceedings on Oireachtas TV to the public session of the Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs. The purpose of today's meeting is to meet representatives of Scouting Ireland to get an update on governance and child safeguarding issues. I advise members that while there have been reports in the media, it is important to note the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I thank Mr. Tennant for his opening statement. Notwithstanding the absence of Mr. Ian Elliott for personal reasons, is it Mr. Tennant’s expectation that his report will be completed, at least, and published in February, which is the planned date?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I do not think Deputy Rabbitte has strayed.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: That was not the question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Yes, perhaps once more.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Is it a case of Mr. Elliott and his independent work for Scouting Ireland? For legal clarity, was Mr. Elliott an employee of Scouting Ireland?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Absolutely. Dr. Lawlor will appreciate that I did not ask that question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: He was a contractor.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: That is fine. I appreciate Dr. Lawlor's response. Mr. Tennant said that all reports since 2017 have been published. That begs the question of the Lorna Lynch report, which has not been published. I know Mr. Tennant parsed his words and said the report was provided to the Minister. As we well know, all matters sent to the Minister are subject to freedom of information requests but the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I appreciate Mr. Tennant's response.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Mr. Tennant will understand the reason I asked the question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I appreciate Mr. Tennant's response.