David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I join colleagues in calling for a debate on homophobia in a context where an attempt is being made to close down that debate. It is disgraceful that RTE has shown such a Gadarene rush to pay up on this issue. I wonder about the legal advice the State broadcaster was given, because I very much doubt it was clearly in the line which RTE took. As a taxpayer and television licence payer, I would like to know why my money is being given to these people. I know they will not co-operate with the Standards in Public Office Commission, which is extraordinary. I know they are controlled by a company called Lolex Limited which was founded in 2006. I would like to know how they achieved their status in society.