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Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: To clarify, it is a really important question. I am not trying to trip Mr. Tubridy up.

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: When did Mr. Tubridy become aware that that report was being carried out?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: Pardon me. I am sorry.

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: I am asking about the report that was carried out.

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: When did Mr. Tubridy become aware of the Grant Thornton report?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: So 26 June 2023 was the very first time that he had knowledge-----

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: -----that the Grant Thornton report was being done. I ask the same question of Mr. Kelly. Obviously, if Grant Thornton was delving into the pay arrangements, in relation to which it did highlight concerns, was it the same for him?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: That was on 23 May. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: Was that the first time documents were requested from Mr. Kelly's company in relation to Mr. Tubridy's pay?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: When did Mr. Kelly first alert Mr. Tubridy that the report was being carried out and that he may have had concerns?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: I am asking the question for Mr. Tubridy's own benefit. I know he may feel that I am being in some way indignant, but I am not.

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: The reason I am asking is that it is crucial to us understanding and verifying that the information is correct-----

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: -----and it was nothing to do with his decision to step down from "The Late Late Show". That is why I am asking that.

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: No, that is clarified. I am content with that.

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: I want to move on to the deal surrounding Renault. The first year of the deal was 2021. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: At what stage was Mr. Kelly informed that Renault did not want to continue with its part of the deal following the outbreak of the pandemic, that it was withdrawing and that, subsequently, RTÉ was stepping in and providing the funding to fill the gap?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: I mentioned stepping back from the arrangement. As we have discussed already, that €75,000 was paid by RTÉ. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: In the latter half of the arrangement, where Mr. Tubridy was not participating-----

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: They were paid by Astus.

Public Accounts Committee: RTÉ Commercial Arrangements: Mr. Ryan Tubridy and Mr. Noel Kelly (11 Jul 2023)

James O'Connor: Effectively, that is what we need to get an understanding of. What work was done in return for that in the later years, during the pandemic and in 2022?