Results 721-740 of 1,959 for speaker:Micheál Carrigy

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I know Ms Forbes did not. I want to know whether anybody else did not co-operate. Was it solely the former-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: It is expected. Is it the case, therefore, that no one who is currently an employee has in any way not co-operated?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I will finish up. I will not ask another question. I was very taken with the words of Mr. Robert Shortt on behalf of the employees. That is something. I take on board the confidence he has in the organisation going forward. His view is that this is what is coming from the staff. I know other board members mentioned this. I was taken with Mr. Shortt's comment that he sees the ship...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments made by others. I thank Martin Groves, Bridget Doody and all the staff across the House for their courtesy and help over the last term. It is an honour to walk in the front door of the House every day. It is something that I feel privileged to do. I wish my colleagues of all parties well. I know it is not going to be a quiet summer. There is lots of work to be...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister of State is very welcome. I will be brief and to the point. This matter relates to the upgrade of the facilities at St. Joseph's campus in Longford. We have a fantastic radiology facility there that recently got some aesthetic works done but the X-ray machine is badly in need of an upgrade. A lot of services have been taken away from Longford and moved elsewhere, which means...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive reply to all my queries. I am delighted to know that funding is in place and is ring-fenced and that a new X-ray machine will be delivered for Longford by the end of 2023. I would like to see ongoing work expedited regarding Ballyminion. It has been ongoing for a number of years. The Minister of State might bring the message that this...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: First, I would put on the record that I am a sports fan. My young lad is involved with Longford rugby club. I support Longford town and I am involved in my own club. I have been a lifelong GAA member and am a former member of the Ard Chomhairle in Croke Park. I just wanted to put that on the record. I recognise all the good work that has been done by every organisation present in...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Sports Broadcasting: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise for being late. I was attending another meeting. One of the proposals put forward by Mary O'Connor from the Federation of Irish Sport was for a television programme similar to "Sports Stadium". Another example is the Australian Government's approach of allocating a certain amount of funding to ensure minority sports are shown. What are the witnesses views and opinions on that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I want to mention a project I have been involved in since I came into Leinster House. It is well known that I have been advocating on behalf of the autistic community. The joint Oireachtas committee issued a report a number of weeks ago and I look forward to working with my colleagues and making sure that report is implemented and making the changes that need to be made in government....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: -----and ensure that we set the standard for all Departments and provide employment opportunities for those who may face some challenges in life.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome our witnesses. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the good work done by Mr. Tubridy down through the years and, as a parent of young children, the joy that the toy show provides on an annual basis in our house.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I will begin with Mr. Kelly and I will focus on the deal. If I go to a car dealer and buy a car, I get an invoice for a car. If I ask for an invoice for a lorry, I will not get it. When Mr. Kelly invoiced RTÉ, why did he use the term he did on the invoice that was put forward by RTÉ even though he knew it was factually incorrect?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Even though he knew it was factually incorrect.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: As Mr. Kelly knows, it was factually incorrect. He is a company director with many years of experience. It is surprising that he did not question the fact that it was to a company based in the UK not as in the first year, when it was to Renault, which was for €75,000 plus VAT of €17,250. The two invoices in 2022 for 2021 and 2022 were to the UK at 0% VAT. Would that not have...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I find that hard to believe of someone with Mr. Kelly's experience as a company director or that a flag would not be raised by somebody auditing within his company. What percentage did Mr. Kelly get of the Renault deal in year one, which totalled €92,250? Did Mr. Kelly get a cut of that deal or was it solely for Mr. Tubridy?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I want to know whether there was a percentage for Mr. Kelly in the arrangement that was put together for RTÉ. Mr. Kelly is saying it was with RTÉ so I want to know whether there was a percentage for NKM. Did Mr. Kelly benefit financially from this arrangement over the three-year term or was it solely for the benefit of Tuttle Productions?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: This is core to the issue at hand. That is why I am asking the question.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Cathaoirleach, do I not have a right to ask the question? I think it is relevant to what we are discussing.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I think it is. It is completely relevant.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: That is disappointing. As we said at the beginning, we are trying to get all the facts and answers to all the questions. It is disappointing that Mr. Kelly would not answer that question, which is core to the whole situation. Staying on that topic, why did Mr. Kelly invoice a different company, CMS Marketing, in the second two years, rather than NK Management, which he invoiced in the...