Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
675. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the legislative changes proposed to the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Act 2015 to reflect the decision to move the National Symphony Orchestra under the remit of the National Concert Hall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43513/19]
View answerFollowing the publication of the report by RTÉ that it commissioned from independent consultants Helen Boaden and Mediatique on the RTÉ Orchestras entitled RTÉ Orchestras Ensuring a Sustainable Future, the Government agreed in principle that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) should come within the remit of the National Concert Hall (NCH), and authorised the initiation of discussions on the implementation of the recommendations of the report.
Work is continuing to identify and address the relevant issues to enable a successful transfer. This work includes consideration of the amendments that may be necessary to the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Act 2015 to provide a legal basis for the transfer of the RTE NSO. I would expect that that aspect of the work will be completed by the end of the year.
