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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 30 May 1990

Vol. 399 No. 4

Written Answers. - RTE Accounts.

Patrick McCartan

Ceist:

23 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Communications if he will outline his response to the RTE draft accounts for 1989; if his attention has been drawn to the comments made by the chairman of the RTE Authority that any further reduction in RTE's income could result in a very significant reduction in programming, quality and quantity; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I wish to congratulate the RTE Authority on their financial performance in 1989. I am aware of the views of the chairman of the Authority. It is my belief that there is room in this country for both a vibrant public service broadcasting organisation and a vibrant independent broadcasting sector and it is my policy to bring about such a situation.

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