Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media

Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ

Photo of Malcolm ByrneMalcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail)
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Okay, so we get away from the current system. My personal view has always been that it should be done through Exchequer funding by means of an arm's length organisation managed by Coimisiún na Meán. I think there is a pretty good relationship between RTÉ and Coimisiún na Meán as the independent body, which is critical.

What are Mr. O'Rourke's biggest concerns having taken the job as chair? As an experienced business person, accountant and director, what were his concerns when he was doing his due diligence on RTÉ?