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RTÉ must explain why €3.4m was squandered on failed IT project

The revelation that RTÉ had to write-down €3.6 million after a failed IT project highlights the urgent need to bring the national broadcaster under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General, according to Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly. Deputy Farrelly, who will sit on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), said: “This latest waste of […]

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Irish stories will be silenced if ‘Netflix levy’ is ditched

Scrapping a proposed measure which would see essential funding diverted towards domestic filmmaking places the future of Irish storytelling at risk, according to Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly. Deputy Farrelly, who’s the party’s Arts and Media spokesperson, said: “Minister Patrick O’Donovan’s decision to withdraw support for a levy which would foster Irish filmmaking talent and […]

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Scanner scandal is shocking but not surprising

The scandal surrounding the National Gallery’s €120,000-plus scanner is shocking but not surprising, according to Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly. Deputy Farrelly, who is the party’s arts spokesperson, said: “It’s sadly no longer a surprise to hear another huge sum of money has been wasted by a State organisation – this time, €120,000 on a […]

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