David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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I am conscious that the director general does not have to come in. She is not an Accounting Officer. I made the point that there is a debate about funding public broadcasting. RTÉ is very clear that it needs more money and a reform of the licence fee. I accept that is primarily a matter for the sectoral committee but there is an issue regarding accountability. I do not believe we can stand over more money going to an organisation where the director general is not accountable to the Committee of Public Accounts. I see that as one of the principles that needs to change. There is a mix of public and private investment to come but it was established-----