Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2024
366. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is concerned with the lack of accounting and auditing expertise on the RTÉ Board; if she will list the current board members with accounting and auditing expertise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10723/24]
View answer370. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding the appointment of a new Chair for RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10727/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 366 and 370 together.
As I stated last week, my priority focus has been on proceeding with the appointment by Government of a new Chairperson and additional members to the board of RTÉ.
At its meeting today, Government approved the appointment of Mr. Terence O'Rourke as Chairperson. Mr. O'Rourke has gained significant experience at both executive and non-executive levels, including serving on the Boards of public bodies. Mr. O'Rourke has previously served as Managing Partner of KPMG Ireland and has extensive experience in finance, accounting and audit.
Government has also approved the appointment of Ms. Terri Moloney, a Human Resources professional, and Dr. Neasa Hardiman, an award winning executive producer, director and writer, as members of the Board.
All three bring with them a range of experiences and attributes which will enable the Board to continue its important work of delivering further reform at RTÉ, whilst also driving new strategies to bring the organisation forward and continue to deliver high quality public service content for Irish audiences.
There remain two further vacancies on the Board of RTÉ, one of which is to be filled following a staff election in RTÉ, and it is my intention that the other appointment will bring further accounting or financial expertise to the Board.
I look forward to meeting the new Chair in the coming days and to engaging with the other new members as we continue the process of rebuilding trust in RTÉ.
