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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012

Thursday, 19 July 2012

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Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

444 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the full extent of information sought will issue on foot of Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 29 November 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36495/12]

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Written answers

As the Deputy will be aware, following on from the publication of the BAI Report, and the Horgan report into the circumstances surrounding the broadcast of the Mission to Prey documentary, a series of measures were put in place to address the recommendations of both of these reports. These measures include some major procedural and training developments within the broadcaster, and build on some structural changes that were already in train. Furthermore, I have established a process whereby RTÉ report directly to my Department on the implementation of these measures on a quarterly basis to ensure the full and complete compliance with the outcome of these two reports. The first of these quarterly reports is now complete, and I can confirm that very significant progress has been made.

It remains my view that the approach being taken in the circumstances is the most appropriate and, in that regard, I can confirm that no consideration is being given to amending the Broadcasting Act 2009 on foot of this matter.

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