20 Jun 2022, 11:18
The Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media are advised by RTÉ that a number of formal complaints regarding the recent Liveline programmes of the 9th, 10th and 13th June are now being dealt with under the relevant statutory and regulatory provisions underpinning broadcasting standards in the State.
The Committee recognises the right of complainants to be afforded due process in such proceedings and do not propose to consider this matter further at this time.
Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Niamh Smyth said: "Our Committee is engaging with RTÉ regarding its Diversity & Inclusion policies and further engagement on such policies may be considered at future hearings.”
The Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.
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