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Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: The first day these issues were identified, and I do not think Mr. Bakhurst is in a position to answer this so I will come back to Mr. Lynch, it was a whistleblower who originally brought these issues to the attention of RTÉ, was it not? It was not the first Grant Thornton report.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: Please, if that is okay with the chairperson.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: The original issues that were brought to light. We had the €345,000 and the Renault payments.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: Was it a whistleblower within the organisation who brought these issues to public light rather than the Grant Thornton report?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: No, they were hidden payments. Am I right in saying the first Grant Thornton report did not identify that? RTÉ issued a statement, and I stand to be corrected, that Mr. Tubridy's salary was undervalued by €75,000. Is that not correct?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: This is just to be careful here. I actually have that.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: I do not mean to interrupt Ms Ní Raghallaigh but on 22 June, RTÉ issued the following statement: In addition ... [to the] following the furnishing of the findings of the Grant Thornton review, RTÉ carried out a review of Mr. Tubridy’s previously stated remunerations. Through this review, it was identified that Mr. Tubridy’s remuneration had been ......

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: Where did that information come from? That is what I want to get at.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: It is only two people. It is not a committee.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: I think it is to everyone's benefit to know it.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: It is two people. It is not a committee.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: In the context of codes of practice, will the Comptroller and Auditor General indicate if there is a minimal requirement for State agencies or bodies? Will he give an outline in that regard?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: Minimum numbers are required for both, are they not?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: Pardon my ignorance, but did Mr. Collins stated that there were two members of the internal audit team?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: How many members are there on the audit and risk committee? Pardon my ignorance. It has been a long few days.

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: There is extraordinary generosity shown by the public in that process. A really fundamental part of the work that RTÉ has done is to support them. I have to ask - does RTÉ take an administrative fee for that work?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): RTÉ (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: On a point of order, I ask the Comptroller and Auditor General whether there is any minimal requirement for how many people sit on RTÉ's audit and risk committee.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Safety (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: 565. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications that have been received to date for the farm safety scheme. [34843/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (13 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: 566. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has had discussions with the European Commission on the nitrates derogation, following the publication of the EPA water quality report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34844/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: I appreciate the Minister of State's response but it does not really answer my question. I acknowledge that it is not his Department or role and that the response is from the Minister, Deputy Donohoe. I have here the forms for the supplementary pension allowance application. They include a statement from the applicant indicating that he or she understands it will be necessary to provide...