RTÉ and TG4 governance bill
Deputy Farrelly asks when promised reform legislation for RTÉ and TG4 governance will proceed. The Taoiseach says the Bill is a drafting priority.
Last week, the Government published its spring legislation programme. I am interested in the planned reform of the legislation relating to corporate governance in RTÉ and TG4. Governance in RTÉ has been like a terrible soap opera at times. Employment arrangements there are often unacceptable. Our national broadcaster needs to be the subject of ongoing scrutiny. Specifically on what we talked about recently with the disposal of GAAGO, right now we need to see governance in RTÉ and TG4 improved. In the context of the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General, when are we likely to see an amended broadcasting Bill?
