Robert Kennedy-Cochrane @robrtkc

Press & Comms officer. Ex-journalist. News, sports & tech addict. Amateur photographer. All views my own. RTs not endorsements. Dublin, Ireland Joined May 2009

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Philip McGrath @PhilipVMcGrath

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2 years ago

@BrianStanleySF said: "I recommend reading the report and its recommendations in full. The Committee is committed to ensuring that the recommendations in the report are acted upon and implemented." #SeeForYourself at bit.ly/3wMP160

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2 years ago

@BrianStanleySF said: "Based on the evidence before it, PAC believes decisions taken by RTÉ demonstrate a lack of rigorous financial controls, poor communication, little transparency & amount to a failure of governance which combined have damaged public trust." #SeeForYourself

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2 years ago

Deputy @BrianStanleySF , Cathaoirleach of PAC, said: “This report sets out an overview of the evidence considered, the key issues identified during the examination, which give rise to the conclusions, observations and recommendations of the Committee." #SeeForYourself

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2 years ago

In its report published today on the 'Examination of the appropriation of public moneys to RTÉ, and its expenditure of same', PAC makes 21 recommendations on six issues examined by the Committee. #SeeForYourself

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2 years ago

The Committee of Public Accounts (PAC) has recommended that the Government brings @RTÉ back under the statutory remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General so that RTÉ will become accountable to the Committee. #SeeForYourself bit.ly/48IbyOT

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2 years ago

Tonight, the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, unveiled a bust of the late Lord David Trimble to commemorate the Nobel Peace Prize awarded jointly to David Trimble and John Hume for their roles in bringing lasting peace to Northern Ireland. Gallery: flic.kr/s/aHBqjB6PUY

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Jerry Buttimer TD @jerrybuttimer

2 years ago

Honoured to accept invitation of @LordSpeaker John Mc Fall to attend #StateOpening of Parliament in @UKHouseofLords. Important to continue & strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between @OireachtasNews & @HouseofCommons @UKHouseofLords

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2 years ago

The Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Senator @jerrybuttimer, will today become the first elected office-holder from the Houses of the Oireachtas to attend the State Opening of Parliament at Westminster, at the invitation of @LordSpeaker. #SeeForYourself bit.ly/47py2nD

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2 years ago

#CultureNight 2023 - A little bit of ABBA echoing through the halls of Leinster House for Culture Night 2023. Have a listen to St. Damian's National School Choir from Perrystown Dublin 12. Photo/Video Gallery - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVEDh #SeeForYourself @CultureNight

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2 years ago

#CultureNight 2023 - Come on Eileen, lets visit Leinster House, it's Culture Night 2023. Our regulars are back, the Rathfarnham Ukulele Group, or RUGs, singing in the sunshine in front of Leinster House. Photo/Gallery - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVEDh #SeeForYourself @CultureNight

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2 years ago

#OícheChultúir 2023 - Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann providing some Traditional Irish Music in Leinster House at tonight's Culture Night 2023 event. Many thanks to the artists and performers. Photo/Gallery here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVEDh #FéachTúFéin @CultureNight

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2 years ago

#CultureNight 2023 - Glória , Dublin's LGBT+ Choir are truly using the acoustics of the Leinster House 2000 space this evening at the Culture Night 2023 event. Volume up we think! Photo/Gallery - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVEDh #SeeForYourself @CultureNight

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2 years ago

#CultureNight 2023 - as this year's Culture Night draws to a close, take a look at some of our visitors and performers from the 2023 event in Leinster House. Go raibh maith agat. Photo/Video here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVEDh #SeeForYourself @CultureNight

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2 years ago

Today we welcomed Aaron O'Shea and his parents Fidelma and Martin with Make-A-Wish Ireland to Leinster House. Aaron received the Distinguished Visitor treatment with a Garda escorted motorcade via Merrion Lawn courtesy of the US Embassy. #SeeForYourself #OireachtasMakeAWish

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2 years ago

The Joint Committee on #Autism chaired by Senator @campaign4carrig has published its Final Report and makes 109 recommendations for greater joined-up service provision for the autistic community. #SeeForYourself bit.ly/45WxFRv

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2 years ago

This evening, the Ceann Comhairle hosted an exhibition commemorating the signatories of the Good Friday Agreement, 25 years on. The 'Architects of Agreement' is a hand drawn portrait series by artist Shane Gillen.