Results 5,521-5,540 of 20,406 for speaker:Brian Stanley
- Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I do not believe him.
- Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I do not care what was pushed out. There was nothing to stop the contract from coming in an envelope and for it to be signed. It could have been sent by courier to Mr. Kelly, and he could have signed it, back at that time, but he did not, and the figures were not in it. The three-year dimension was not in it. They are the facts. That deal is not credible the way it was framed.
- Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. Kelly. We have gone through a lot of questions and we must finish because, in fairness to the two witnesses, they have come voluntarily and they have gone through three hours of questioning. Mr. Tubridy will be facing three more hours in the afternoon, so I want to be fair to him. He needs a break of an hour. I thank the witnesses for attending. I also want to thank the...
- Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: That was important.
- Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I personally thank the witnesses for attending. They have probably heard me many times being quoted as saying that is really important to hear from the witnesses and to get them before the committee.
- Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I want to thank them for their co-operation. The meeting of the Committee of Public Accounts is adjourned until 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 13 July.
- Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Where does Mr. Kelly's bargaining power come from? You need bargaining power when you are wheeling and dealing and involved in negotiations. Mr. Kelly is involved in serious negotiations-----
- Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: There is only one item of business on the agenda today. Before we invite in the witnesses, I propose that we go into private session briefly to discuss some matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I apologise to the witnesses, who we had to hold up for a few moments. As we normally do not like to keep people waiting, I thank them for their patience. Apologies have been received from Deputy Munster. The witnesses are all welcome and I remind all those who are in attendance to ensure their mobile phones are switched off or on silent mode. Before we start, I wish to explain some...
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I thank Mr. McCarthy. Mr. O'Donnell has five minutes for his opening statement.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Thank you, Mr. O'Donnell. I want you to be cautious. I also remind Deputies to be careful in their choice of language. A word like "sinister" has certain connotations.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Just a second. I am chairing the meeting. The Deputy should allow Mr. O'Donnell to give an answer. He should keep it brief. Ms Bradley has indicated three times that she wishes to come in. She may do so briefly as well. Mr. O'Donnell should clarify that point.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: I know Ms Bradley was anxious to come in.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: We will suspend for ten minutes.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: To clarify, Inland Fisheries Ireland has a regional office in Ballyshannon.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: That is just a point of clarification for myself. That is the one it was using during the Covid period.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Thank you for that clarification.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Allow the witness to answer the question.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: If the Deputy is asking a question or making a charge I do want to give the witness chance to reply.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Please respond, Mr. O'Donnell.