Broadcasting Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2017

Thursday, 30 November 2017

Ceisteanna (190)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

190. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the review of RTÉ’s orchestral provision 2018 to 2023 which is underway; his further views on the reason such a review has been commissioned so soon after the completion of the last review of this area; if the terms of reference for the review will be published; if the earlier Ed Smith report will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51412/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

RTÉ is an independent national public service broadcaster established under the Broadcasting Act 2009. Section 114(1) of the Act sets out the objects of RTÉ, including the objective 'to establish and maintain orchestras, choirs and other cultural performing groups'. Section 98 of the Act establishes the independence of RTÉ in pursuance of its objects.