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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: That is grand. My second question is surrounding the new contract and the gentleman who has taken over the 9 a.m. radio slot. If my memory serves me correctly, the deal that had been done with Ryan Tubridy was that he would do the 9 a.m. slot and a podcast. How come there is no podcast as part of Oliver Callan's arrangement with RTÉ?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: Can Mr. Bakhurst give us a figure as to what the "Callan's Kicks" element of the work Oliver Callan is doing with RTÉ-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: Sure, but I will put it like this to Mr. Bakhurst. The presenters are contractors as well, and their figures are disclosed. I do not see the difference between a presenter's contract and the production company that produces "Callan's Kicks". It is funding the same people. Oliver Callan, clearly, is benefiting significantly from the contract his production company has with RTÉ for...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: Finally, Chairperson, perhaps Mr. Callan might make the information available himself because we have started a new page and done so very well. This has been brought to my attention by a couple of people, and I committed to raising it here today. Clarity is needed in the interest of openness and transparency.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: Absolutely. I am coming to that. I very much admired your stance that no one will earn more than the director general. Mr. Callan himself informed the nation that he is getting €150,000 on a two-year contract. What we do not know, and I think we need to know, is if RTÉ has entered negotiations with him in terms of "Callan's Kicks". I ask this because my understanding is that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I too welcome Maggie and her family. I would also like to welcome two transition year students, Aoife and Conor, who are doing work experience with me and who are also in the Gallery. I hope they all have a very good day. This Commencement matter has been tabled as a result of a lack of clarity, communication and engagement from the Department of Education with Lisdoonvarna secondary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I think that is reasonably positive news and that people will be happy it is at that level. However, it is only fair and proper that the school be communicated with. Surely, there is somebody in the Department of Education who can provide an update to the school so that it does not have to turn around and run online petitions in order to try to force the issue. It should not be necessary...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: Following on from Senator Murphy’s contribution regarding the importance of radio, I wish to add to it the importance of regional journalism and print journalism. I received an email from a 17-year-old young lady from County Clare, Isabella Danaher, who has had articles published in local newspapers at home and who aspires to be a journalist. She has also won awards in the whole...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: Like others, I want to raise the issue of the emergency department in UHL. It is shocking that this situation is continuing. I do not blame anybody for it yet everybody can be blamed for it. Something really does need to be done. It is a crisis. It is embarrassing. It is not good for our society and it is certainly not good for the sick people in the mid-west. A debate here on the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: Yes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State because she is always ready and willing to come into this House to answer Commencement matters, Private Members' motions and any other area that she is requested to do so. Her participation is always appreciated and it is appreciated today as well.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I am sure the House would agree with me in sending our very best wishes to Senator Craughwell’s daughter. Please give her the good wishes of the House. Clearly, she is a very courageous and inspiring young lady.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State, and we all very much agree. At 2.30 p.m. today, the House is paying tribute to the former Taoiseach, as is the Dáil. The Minister of State's kind comments are much appreciated, and I know the Bruton family will appreciate them as well.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank the Minister of State and thank Senator Currie for all the great work she does in this area. It is very much appreciated. Senator Ahearn is next.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I thank Senator Ahearn for raising this very important issue for the young people in Clonmel and I thank the Minister of State for her reply.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wildlife Protection (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: It is an extremely important issue. We wish Oxfam the best with its incredibly important work. I thank the Minister of State for taking five Commencement Matters. Her time is valuable.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wildlife Protection (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I know she is busy. We appreciate it because it is important that Ministers and Ministers of State come in and are accountable to the House. She is always very obliging in that regard.

Seanad: Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Martin Conway: I too stand today to salute a great Irishman, a great statesman and a great human being. I first met John Bruton when I was a student in UCD studying politics and economics back in the early 1990s before he went into government. The one thing about being a member of Young Fine Gael in UCD was that the leader seemed to pop in a lot. He had a huge regard for young people. He went into...