Dáil Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 12:30

RTÉ accountability

Summary

Jerry Buttimer asks whether RTÉ may become directly accountable to the House after a broadcast controversy; the Taoiseach says no, and the Chair says the matter is being considered for a Topical Issue debate.

Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

The head of RTE sent a memo to staff yesterday evening regarding an incident on a television programme about a payout to an organisation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

I am coming to the question, a Cheann Comhairle.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

I respect the ruling of the Ceann Comhairle that the Minister has no direct responsibility for RTE. Are there any plans to make RTE directly accountable to the House?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

No.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a matter under consideration for a Topical Issue debate. I do not know who told Deputy Buttimer that I had ruled the matter out of order.

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