We need your help now
Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.
You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.
If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
By continuing, you are indicating that you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
IT’S RARE THAT the nation’s attention turns to an Oireachtas committee – but it’s not unheard of.
Ryan Tubridy’s appearance on Tuesday alongside his agent Noel Kelly received intense media coverage and even spawned live viewing events in some pubs.
But you might also recall John Delaney, former chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland, being grilled by politicians in a similar manner back in 2019, or the fallout from how the Public Accounts Committee handled the appearance of former Rehab boss Angela Kerins in 2014 (and which is still before the courts).
The drama of these sittings pale in comparison to what normally happens at committees, which is more often the methodological analysis of legislation or the dissection of an important subject (with some grandstanding or showboating thrown in from certain TDs and senators).
Presenter Laura Byrne is joined this week by Gavan Reilly, formerly of this parish but now more commonly seen as political correspondent with Virgin Media News, to examine what normally goes on in these meetings. How do you end up on a committee, or even chair one? What happens now for Tubridy?
https://soundcloud.com/the-explainer-podcast/how-do-oireachtas-committees-work-and-how-did-turbridy-end-up-in-front-of-one
This episode was put together by presenter Laura Byrne, senior producer Nicky Ryan and executive producer Sinéad O’Carroll.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
have your say