Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 29 February 2024
Public Accounts Committee
Business of Committee
9:30 am
Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
I think there are two issues with that. First, when the legal people from RTÉ were before the committee, they said they had to retain a level of independence because they were governed by the rules of the Law Society and the Bar Council. The other question the Deputy raises is legitimate. I do not know the full extent of the resources RTÉ has in the legal office - whether it is two solicitors or 22. The Deputy can correct me if I am wrong, but her question seems to be why you would go outside for legal advice that cost a lot of money if you have a well-staffed legal office. Is that the question?
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