Results 401-420 of 2,564 for speaker:Christopher O'Sullivan
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: It is better it comes out now because this has been such a long drawn-out process, it has been like pulling teeth. The public are frankly sick of it. The sooner we know that information, the better.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: You are not going to share with us how Mr. Collins left the organisation.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: You shared with us that Mr. Coveney resigned. You acknowledged that in here.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: There is an upcoming investigation into the culture and governance at RTÉ. I expect more things will emerge that will shed light on more practices within RTÉ-----
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: The Government reviews, exactly.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: You cannot share the exit package that was agreed with Mr. Coveney.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Can anyone shed light on that?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms Cusack signed off on them. Can she shed light on the exit packages?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: That is disappointing because-----
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Let me finish. Under questioning from Deputy Dillon, Mr. Bakhurst initially said he could not share the details but he then changed his mind and shared them because, as Deputy Dillon quite rightly said, it is in the public interest.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: This is all in the public interest. Mr. Collins and Mr. Coveney have been highlighted as key figures in the lack of sharing of information regarding Toy Show The Musical.Ms O'Leary said they circumvented the normal process. It is very important that we find out this information. It is disappointing that Mr. Bakhurst is not sharing it now-----
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: -----and it is something that as legal issues continue-----
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: I will continue with Ms Cusack and her involvement in and around the exit package for Ms O'Keeffe. Was Ms Cusack aware at the time that there was a requirement for an 80% saving around any exit packages?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Ms Cusack was aware of that, yet the amount she signed off on was €450,000. Did it not scream alarm bells about how savings could possibly be achieved out of that?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: That €450,000 is a significant amount. As head of HR, did Ms Cusack not think, "Hold on a second guys. Are we really going to meet our 80% savings from this?".
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: I do not think it was a case of not pushing back harder. There was a lack of basic due diligence you would expect from a director. Was Ms O'Keeffe's position filled internally or externally?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: When a position is filled externally, does that not again scream alarm bells that say, "Guys, it is €450,000. The position is not coming from within the organisation but from outside it. How the hell will we make our 80% saving?"
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: There should have been basic due diligence. I think it was very clear.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Does Ms Cusack think she is lucky to still be in the position she is in considering the lack of oversight and due diligence, and the fact she did not push back?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)
Christopher O'Sullivan: Not the 80%.