Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

He seemed to offer the view that there was no need for any review. Clearly, there are differences between the approach of the Government parties to the issue. Putting those competing views to one side, does the Taoiseach agree that objectivity on the part of the public service broadcaster is paramount? What is the Government going to do to ensure the public service broadcaster will operate to the highest standards in its coverage of current affairs and other issues? Will the Taoiseach outline to the House the outcome of the discussion at this morning's Cabinet meeting? Both the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, and the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Creighton, said the issue would be discussed at the Cabinet meeting this morning. Was there such a discussion and what was the outcome of it?

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