Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for the reply. It is good to get that update. I did submit two other questions that were disallowed by the Department relating to inquiries into RTÉ. One of them was about when RTÉ appeared before the Committee of Public Accounts two weeks ago. Serious concern has been raised about RTÉ's refusal to furnish us with the key documents around the setting up of the tripartite agreement. RTÉ claimed initially that it was because of legal privilege, then that it was because of client confidentiality. RTÉ has the right to waive client confidentiality.

In light of all that has unfolded, I want to get the Minister's opinion as to whether or not she feels that RTÉ should furnish the Committee of Public Accounts with those documents and not force the committee to compel them to do so. It is the ideal opportunity to build trust and regain confidence in people.

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