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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Do you think it is a mistake that your No. 1 contact in RTÉ is the chairperson?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: No, I am asking a question. I will be honest, I have very good time for you but I am asking a simple question. Do you think it should be a part-time person who is getting €31,000 a year for doing a job? Someone is being paid over €200,000 - the director general - and the lady is being paid €31,000. I will be dead straight, and I will not use the word that I could use...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I am not being smart. This is going on a long time. This is going on months and months. Every time you think you are finished, something else happens. I will be honest; I do not know anything about the lady at all and I am sure she is very good. If you gave me a copy of your statement this evening, I would give her a job because the reference you gave her was very good but she has been...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Sorry. You were asked a question the same way we are asking you questions. You do not have any problem giving her a reference. Everyone has confidence in her and you were asked a question on whether you had confidence in her. I cannot understand why, even before the conversation started, you did not turn around and say, “I have had a bit of news here this evening. I have to talk...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Can you just answer that question, please?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 575. To ask the Minister for Health why funding for post-mastectomy products has been cut (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9114/24]

Paediatric Orthopaedic and Urology Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Children with a range of needs rely on the orthopaedic service of Children’s Health Ireland, among them children with spina bifida, scoliosis, hip deformity and other orthopaedic needs. The complex patient needs of these children remains at the forefront of service provision. However, waiting times for many hospital procedures and appointments are unacceptably long. I remain acutely...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Last week, it was announced that the largest hotel in Drogheda, the D Hotel, with 113 rooms, is to become an accommodation centre for 500 international protection applicants, starting from 5 March. We were told the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth will manage the arrival of the people. We were told that the provision of accommodation, health, education,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Taoiseach for his response. What I am asking is that we make sure we have the funding and services going forward. As the Minister for Health knows, Louth County Hospital has a very good stroke unit, and the people from the local area avail of it. My problem is that the prediction for the period up to 2025 is a 60% increase in strokes. Therefore, it is important that we invest...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: As the Taoiseach knows, a thrombectomy is a surgery to remove a blood clot from an artery or a vein. The procedure can restore bloodflow to vital organs, such as legs, arms, intestines, kidneys, brain or other vital organs. A thrombectomy can also greatly reduce the risk of death or permanent disablement if performed properly. A thrombectomy must be preformed within a matter of hours to...

Recent Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (14 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome and strongly support the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly at Stormont. The people of Ireland, North and South, have been adversely affected by the behaviour of the DUP and its boycott of the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement. The political institutions of the agreement have not been fully functioning since February 2022. Since October 2022, the...

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Micro, small, and medium enterprises, MSMEs, are instrumental in shaping the economic landscape of emerging markets. Their ability to innovate, generate employment, and contribute to regional development makes them indispensable. Despite challenges, the growth potential of MSMEs is undeniable. In emerging markets, the private sector consists of more than 95% of small but growing...

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: People are spending more time than ever consuming information, but in a more fragmented manner, thanks to the development of media gadgets whereby TV content can be seen live, recorded, accessed on demand and accessed via mobile phones, laptops and tablets. The value of the Irish entertainment and media industry is expected to increase at a 4.53% compound annual growth rate to €6.14...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she can make an exception for the teacher registration deadline (details supplied), considering there is such a need for teachers in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6353/24]

Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (8 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023 and will support its progress today. The Bill states that the FSPO has the statutory power to investigate complaints against a financial services provider that was regulated at the time of the conduct complained of, even if the provider lost its regulated status before...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (7 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance for assistance with a Revenue Commissioners issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5564/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 521. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive their urgent referral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5227/24]

Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 Jan 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak on Second Stage of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023 and will support its progress today. The establishment of the new agency is a key action included in Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy and will serve as the foundation for achieving many of the strategy’s goals. The agency will help build the capacity we need for...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Development Plan (30 Jan 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 75. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on all current National Development Plan 2021-2030 projects under her Department being progressed in County Louth, including the current status of each project and the planned completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3827/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authorities (30 Jan 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 80. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the details on the total amounts of monies awarded to Louth County Council by her Department in 2023; the total monies drawn down and spent by Louth County Council over the same year; if not spent, the total monies that were returned to her Department respectively over the same year; and if she will make a statement on the matter....