RTÉ Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2017

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Ceisteanna (428)

Jack Chambers

Ceist:

428. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will clarify the proposed cuts to the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra; his plans to ensure this important public service is protected and supported and does not suffer regressive cuts; the timeframe for the review announced by RTÉ into the two orchestras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51625/17]

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. I do not have a statutory function in this matter.