Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020
707. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if additional financial supports have been considered in an ongoing review of supports for RTÉ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7213/20]
View answer718. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a request for financial support was made by RTÉ; if his Department is considering additional financial support for RTÉ; and the amount sought by the organisation. [7337/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 707 and 718 together.
RTÉ has suffered significant declines in both TV licence receipts and commercial income as a result of the COVID 19 crisis.
There has been ongoing engagement with RTÉ in relation to the implementation of its revised strategy and the organisation is looking to identify where further savings might be realised. It is also engaging with NewEra (the advisory body to Government on commercial state owned enterprises) on the actions proposed to mitigate the financial impact of the crisis.
It is expected that a report on the matter will be submitted shortly to the Ministers for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
