Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 December 2017
215. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to concerns by music lovers regarding the ongoing downgrading and shrinking of the RTÉ orchestras; his plans to preserve the orchestras and bring them up to the full staffing level required (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52149/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile I am aware of ongoing concerns relating to this matter, it is not one in which I have a statutory function. 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.
