Lyric FM debate request
Gavan repeated that the Minister had dismissed the issue as within RTÉ’s remit and accused Government of centralising jobs. He formally proposed that the Minister come to the House to debate Lyric FM, and the proposal was seconded.
A Leas-Chathaoirleach, the Leader asked me where I was when the Minister, Deputy Bruton, was in the Chamber earlier. I was sitting in this seat listening, and I can tell the Leader what he said. He said he was not across these matters and that they appear to be within the remit of RTÉ. He washed his hands like Pontius Pilate.
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I can tell the Leader that the people of Limerick will not stand for having their jobs removed from Lyric FM. Limerick has been the centre of Lyric FM for the past 20 years.
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We are proud of the broadcasters. We are proud of the service.
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However, we have this know-nothing Government that does not believe in public services-----
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Instead of regionalising jobs it wants to centralise jobs back to Dublin. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that we invite the Minister back to the House to debate this matter in detail so that all of us can have a say in terms of the future of Lyric FM in Limerick.