Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017
73. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is satisfied that the oversight role of his Department with regard to adherence to the revised codes of practice for State bodies 2016 is fit for purpose with particular regard to oversight of the national broadcaster RTÉ. [13881/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe revised Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies was published in August 2016 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and all State bodies, including RTÉ, are required to be fully compliant in respect of the first full financial year following publication. In this regard, my Department is engaging with all State bodies under its aegis to ensure that compliance is achieved within the deadline set. In the meantime, RTÉ continues to be in compliance with the 2009 Code of Practice. I am satisfied that my Department has appropriate arrangements in place to ensure RTÉ complies with the Code of Practice and its statutory obligations under the Broadcasting Act 2009.
