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- 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.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Roughly, what times did Mr. O'Donnell use Ballyshannon? I know he cannot remember off the top of his head but just roughly-----
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: We have gone over time. Since 31 March?
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Okay, I thank Ms Campion.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: We are way over time.
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: Is that commitment being given by the official?
- Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021: Inland Fisheries Ireland (6 Jul 2023)
Brian Stanley: On that, can I clarify that the two former county managers have powers and functions equivalent to what a board would normally have?