Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy said I do not ask direct questions. I could not have been more direct than I was last week in asking the chair, on numerous occasions, about the role of the chair in approving those packages and any role whatsoever of the board. Under the Broadcasting Act, my direct relationship with RTÉ is with the chair of the board and there is an obligation under the code of practice for governance of State bodies. It refers to areas where there is an obligation on the chairperson to keep the Minister informed and to advise the Minister and making sure I am kept advised of all matters.