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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) (5 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I come from a place east of Strokestown called Scramoge. A great thing happened there some years ago. Ours was the town that produced "Bosco", one of the greatest things RTÉ ever did. To this day the programme brings happiness to thousands of children. I know Deputy O'Sullivan talked about his close association with it yesterday but we are very proud of that in our town. It was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: First, I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on the two events we had recently. Unfortunately, I was not here for Governor Healey's address yesterday, even though she has south Roscommon and east Galway connections. I had asked for a speaking slot, but something arose and I did not get here. It was nice to see the Governor address the Seanad. I support the Order of Business, as laid out by the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I probably rushed the Minister.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consolidation in Horticultural Grower Numbers: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am delighted to be here to support the guests. My first job was teaching horticulture. I make a constant argument that when we talk about environmental issues, we are defeating the purpose when we ban the production of peat here and bring it in from eastern Europe instead. Also, we need to consider all the things we could produce in this country instead of importing them from all over...

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

Eugene Murphy: I welcome all the witnesses here. We are all disappointed, but at least we live in a country where people are asked to come in. Seven people have come in and they have faced us. We have a job to do and they understand that. I can see right around this room, whether it is from this side or that side, that there are very disappointed faces. A lot of the public had great faith 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)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister was not told directly that Ms Ní Raghallaigh had asked Dee Forbes to step down.

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

Eugene Murphy: I wish to correct something that was said earlier, but I am not making a big issue of it. It was said that the agent, NKM, has four or five RTÉ staff, but if we look at the website, I estimate that there are 20 people from RTÉ on the books there. I think Ms Ní Raghallaigh should know that. It is a big number of people. I am not making a big issue of it. I will move on....

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

Eugene Murphy: How could the situation not be noticed? I accept we are going back to 2002 and that some of the delegates were not in the organisation. Does Mr. Lynch not believe it is extraordinary?

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

Eugene Murphy: In the article, the former Minister describes the running of RTÉ at the time in question as shambolic. My point is that, 21 years on, it is very disappointing to see the shambolic exercises that are going on. That is why so many of us are disappointed. RTÉ does some fabulous work. I presume there is a big difference between a contractor and an employee. Obviously, a...

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

Eugene Murphy: Does RTÉ have a policy on payment for individuals who work in the station but do work outside RTÉ?

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

Eugene Murphy: What is that policy?

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

Eugene Murphy: Are there any other benefits? Somebody mentioned that some people may be getting cars. Are there any other benefits or arrangements in place that the delegates know of? At this stage, it would be better for everybody, in the eyes of the public, if we were all transparent. People are very forgiving if the truth is told. I find that in my own political life. Sometimes people criticise me...

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

Eugene Murphy: RTÉ had a fantastic product in "The Late Late Toy Show". The country as a whole and people outside the country thought it was fantastic. Last year, it was decided to run "Toy Show The Musical", but some people in the arts did not think it was fair because obviously they were all putting on their own shows. I recall that the musical was a fiasco at the time. RTÉ was advertising...

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

Eugene Murphy: Was there much money lost on the whole process?

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

Eugene Murphy: I really appreciate the Cathaoirleach letting me in. I have more questions but I do know the Cathaoirleach is trying to finish up.

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

Eugene Murphy: Would RTÉ consider publishing the list of names of people from RTÉ who have cars, again in the interest of transparency? People might have no issue with this at all but they should be told straight out. The people who pay the licence fee should be told.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: First, I congratulate our Special Olympians. I think 73 of them participated in the games. Along with their families and their coaches, they have done our country proud. When you see them performing and clutching the Irish flag, you can see that they are proud people. They have such great supporters as well. I am sure everybody will support my comments in congratulating them and wishing...

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

Eugene Murphy: The Slovenian ambassador has left the Chamber but I wish him and his people well. I endorse everything the Cathaoirleach said in that regard. I acknowledge and admire the contribution of Senator Conway. It is nice to see Breege here with him today. I did not go for a dip at dawn like Senator Conway, but well done. As the Cathaoirleach said in the context of his disability, he is such an...