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- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: We said at the initial stages of these hearings that truth matters. Again, we have always respectfully sought the co-operation of the executives within RTÉ. However, I am concerned after hearing RTÉ's stance today on the release of these important documents. We appreciate everything that has come into the committee but we had concerns about the delay in the publication of...
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: We heard previously revelations about a former CFO and her exit and voluntary package, which certainly gave us grave concern over executive management responsibility in approving such a deal. These are straightforward questions that the public watching today want answers to. Again, did RTÉ seek the resignation of Richard Collins?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: Was an exit package agreed with Mr. Collins?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: Could I ask Mr. Bakhurst about the report commissioned for the external review on the voluntary exit package? When can we expect the publication of that report?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: By the end of October.
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: Without pre-empting the report, has Mr. Bakhurst had any visibility in regard to the facts that have been established?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: I will move on to the current financial situation within RTÉ. How much borrowing does RTÉ have on its books at present?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: What is the statutory limit?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: Given the current financial situation whereby RTÉ has €68 million in cash reserves, has Mr. Fives established that this will run out in early 2024?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: How does Mr. Bakhurst intend to find the €21 million over the next eight months to make up for the licence shortfall?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: When will Mr. Bakhurst deliver the strategic vision?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: Will that provide options to the Government in regard to funding?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: But she is also expecting that RTÉ will have genuine cost-saving measures and cost efficiencies.
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: Could I ask the Secretary General of the Department how concerned she is in regard to the financial situation facing RTÉ?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: How closely does the Department work with RTÉ on financial management and budgetary management?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: Ms Licken has listened to Mr. Bakhurst speak on the strategic vision. What does she want to see in it?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: Ms Licken is the Accounting Officer. Ultimately, it will be her decision along with the Minister on the Revised Estimates.
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: But Ms Licken will sign off on the financial accounts in regard to this. What does she want to see within the strategic vision to give her and the Minister confidence?
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: But RTÉ is coming to Ms Licken, cap in hand, in regard to a bailout.
- Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation and Expenditure of Public Moneys by RTÉ (Resumed): Discussion (12 Oct 2023)
Alan Dillon: What percentage of the annual financial budget goes on salary and wages?