Broadcasting Sector

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Questions (138)

Joan Burton

Question:

138. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps her Department is taking to support orchestras; if her attention has been drawn to the publicity regarding the shortages in the RTÉ concert orchestra and the review RTÉ is carrying out into the provision of orchestra services; if her Department will be making a submission or has an input into this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48349/17]

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Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

My colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment has statutory responsibility for broadcasting including RTÉ. I am not aware that submissions have been sought in relation to this matter.