Dáil Thursday 1 May 1986

Impartiality of Today Tonight

Summary

Leyden alleged that Today Tonight’s coverage of the proposed divorce referendum breached broadcasting impartiality requirements; the Chair ruled him out of order, and Glenn supported him.

Terry Leyden Mr. Leyden Fianna Fáil

I wish to raise on the Adjournment the lack of impartiality shown by the producers of "Today Tonight" on RTE 1 last night. This was in contravention of the 1960 Broadcasting Act which allows for an impartial approach to broadcasting. The producers have taken a personal approach in relation to the proposed divorce referendum.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy is out of order and should resume his seat.

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Alice Glenn Mrs. Glenn Fine Gael

I would like to support the Deputy in what he has said.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy is out of order.

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