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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)

Malcolm Byrne: A lot of that is in the public domain. Was there nobody on the executive board who just suddenly said, "Hang on, we are really worried about this. We need to go further or we need to provide more details to the board itself"?

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

Malcolm Byrne: I see they were but they were the cultural concerns and the damage to the reputation. I think it is fair to say that the issues were not necessarily raised around funds. Very quickly, I have two final questions for Mr. Bakhurst, which is part of the restoration of trust. It is part of what we are trusting Mr. Bakhurst with. Two of the things he indicated need addressing. One is that he...

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

Malcolm Byrne: Thank you.

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

Malcolm Byrne: Who has a Dáil motion down?

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

Malcolm Byrne: There is just one issue I want to come back to with regard to ticket sales for Toy Show The Musical, which was referred to in the Grant Thornton report. I refer to the findings on page 11. Ticket sales, obviously, depend partly on how many need to be sold to break even. My one concern about this - and it relates to what the board was informed about and, indeed, what the executive board was...

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

Malcolm Byrne: So the venue was clearly booked for a particular period-----

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

Malcolm Byrne: I do not know if Mr. Lynch is able to fill us in from the executive board.

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

Malcolm Byrne: Very finally. I suggest making the rights to Toy Show The Musicalavailable to amateur societies around the country. You might find that they might make more money from it.

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

Malcolm Byrne: Well, I encourage you to make them available. We have had a very long session, and a number of the guests here have come before our committee on a number of occasions. I sincerely thank them because they have been candid and honest and have admitted where things have gone wrong. It is critical that we have a well-functioning RTÉ and that we have good public service broadcasting and...

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

Malcolm Byrne: No. This is a point that is really important to make. We have been discussing these issues at this committee. I hope that the next time RTÉ comes before us, we talk about some of these broader issues and have that debate and that we have much interest, including from Members of these Houses, when those discussions happen.

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

Malcolm Byrne: A statement.

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

Malcolm Byrne: I might finally-----

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

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the decision of the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, to sign off on the regulations that will finally allow local authorities to use CCTV, drones and other technology to catch illegal dumpers and those who are engaged in fly-tipping. Members will be aware this has been a long-running campaign of mine and I am grateful to the Minister of State who certainly took it on board. When...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (8 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank him for taking this Commencement matter, which concerns the issue of Garda vetting. I am sure the Minister of State is quite familiar with the issue. We have a National Vetting Bureau and the legislation is in place. The Minister of State will understand the frustration of many individuals and organisations seeking Garda vetting. Let...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (8 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: Unfortunately, the interdepartmental vetting review group was established three years ago. We have heard previously that the report was imminent. I think the Minister of State knows as well as I do the frustration many of the voluntary groups have with their volunteers having to go through this process. I would be grateful if the Minister of State could indicate whether mandatory revetting...

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

Malcolm Byrne: I also welcome the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive. The opening remarks of both Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly were very inclusive. I think we wish them all the best in their work. I also want to wish a special best of luck to Andrew Muir, a friend of mine who is the first openly gay Minister, as the new Minister for Agriculture. I know he has already set...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I am generally quite happy with the proposals for vetted researchers. I agree with Senator Ruane that it is important to get vetted researchers and that they get access. My concern is a more general one. If there is a desire to appeal against a decision of an coimisiún, the only way to do so is through a court challenge. I would prefer for there to be a quicker way. This may be...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I move amendment No. 24: In page 38, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: “(9) (a) The Commission shall permit an Appeal to a designated Commissioner on the determination under subsection (5) by- (i) the person seeking designation as a vetted researcher under this Section, or (ii) by the very large online platform or the very large online search engine named under...

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: I move amendment No. 25: In page 38, line 39, after “parties” to insert “, which may include very large online platforms or very large online search engines”.

Seanad: Digital Services Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Feb 2024)

Malcolm Byrne: If we consider the traditional model of how media used to operate, we will note it was very clear that newspapers and broadcasters who reported on the news were subject to particular standards and expected to uphold them. The difficulty at the moment is that we effectively have the Wild West. This Bill and the Digital Services Act have been trying to put some guardrails in place. I agree...

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