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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I know that but according to RTÉ's statement he was clearly aware of this. He knew that there was deal with Renault. Did it come up at an executive board meeting at any stage, when he said to anyone that there was a deal with Ryan Tubridy and Renault?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Okay.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I have a number of other questions. Ms Geraldine O'Leary said she knew the Astus, or barter, account invoices were for Ryan Tubridy.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Why was it the case that RTÉ did not require any names to be put on these invoices?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: So the director general and Noel Kelly came in. What was the name that was put on these invoices?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: So there was no reference, obviously, to Ryan Tubridy on this. My next question is for Mr. Lynch. In response to my colleague Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan Mr. Lynch said he became aware that this was a commercial agreement with risk the because of the nature of what was involved.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Do you maintain a risk register in RTÉ?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Okay but-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I will come to Anne O'Leary. I appreciate the work of the audit and risk committee. In many ways it was she who brought it to their attention. Ms O'Leary, when you became aware of all of this did you have a discussion with Dee Forbes?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Ms Anne O'Leary and Ms Ní Raghallaigh have very distinguished records in business. They have a lot of accountancy and auditing experience. They know what has been going on. You are hearing all of this and you are coming to this for the first time. How can you have confidence in an executive board when you became aware of what are clear lapses of good corporate governance? We are even...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Ms Ní Raghallaigh spoke and I entirely agree with her that this is a question around culture. When she came before our committee previously, she talked about that. We entirely agree that this is around the culture. The problem is that the perception we have now is that there is a culture of secrecy and of people operating in silos. Clearly, in terms of the contractual arrangements...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I have three quick final questions, which are about restoring----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Okay. I am regular attendee and I want to get to these because it is important as to where RTÉ goes forward. I share a belief in the importance of good public sector broadcasting. RTÉ needs to come out of this being transparent and accountable. My first question follows on from Senator Warfield's question on possible other contractual relationships outside of RTÉ. Do you...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Specifically - I think Mr. Lynch might be the best one to respond - I ask about the register of interests and the Patrick Kielty arrangement, because it is in his best interest as well. Will there will be confidence in "The Late Late Show" brand?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: If Patrick Kielty is not opposed, RTÉ is happy to publish the entire arrangement around "The Late Late Show". Okay.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes, recent weeks.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Climate Change Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. We have had the two Malcolms mixed up and referred to as each other in the past. I will raise a question regarding what, in the past, might have been regarded as a once-in-100-year climate or weather event but which, unfortunately, as the Minister of State and I know, is happening far more frequently. Last weekend, we saw freak rain and hail...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Climate Change Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State. I want to praise the local authorities for their response in every case, often under very difficult circumstances. We need to have a much greater awareness on the ground of the kind of supports that exist, almost a one-stop-shop, to be able to move in as quickly as possible. As part of a whole-of-government approach I have become increasingly concerned, for...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (27 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: It is wonderful to have the governor here. I know she is very proud of her Ballinasloe, Cork and Kerry connections. As I mentioned before, I am from Wexford, the home of that little known Massachusetts political family, the Kennedys. Sixty years ago, John F. Kennedy came here and inspired people. I thank the governor for coming on this trip to inspire people. What she has done to inspire...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I will start by agreeing with the remarks of Senator Flynn. I also agree with Senator Clonan. It is really important, more than ever, that we as a country continue to show a welcome to those who are seeking refuge, in some cases from horrific conditions. Part of what is important is that we also talk about the horrific conditions from which these people are fleeing. There are many who...