Taoiseach says report into Toy Show The Musical reads “very poorly” for RTE

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by a company in launching new business ventures, such as the Toy Story musical. It highlights the lack of proper accounting and corporate governance procedures, with the board not being informed or approving the venture. The executive's failure in their duties is noted, and the need for the board to be more inquisitive is emphasized. The transcript concludes with expectations for Mr. Martin to review the report and for further hearings by the Iraqis committees.

What was the speaker's opinion on the Toy Story musical as a business venture?

• It was a great success.

• It was a bad idea from the start.

• The idea was not bad, but execution was flawed.

• It was irrelevant to the company's goals.

What key issue did the speaker identify in the handling of the new venture?

• Inadequate staffing.

• Lack of creative input.

• Improper accounting and governance procedures.

• Excessive marketing expenses.

How did the board fail in their responsibilities according to the speaker?

• They provided too much funding.

• They micromanaged the project.

• They were not informed and did not approve the venture.

• They approved the venture without question.

What does the speaker suggest Mr. Martin will do next?

• Resign from his position.

• Read the report and decide on further actions.

• Launch a new venture immediately.

• Ignore the report.

What is the expected role of the committees following the report?

• To approve new ventures.

• To reduce company expenses.

• To conduct additional hearings.

• To dismiss the findings.