Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

First, my understanding is that there was no dissent at the Business Committee this week about the schedule so issues that Deputy McGrath wishes to raise can be raised again and considered in terms of finding time. The Deputy can speak for his county but I can speak for mine. My county is very much a welcoming place for people seeking humanitarian refuge and I think the Deputy's county is too.

Deputies Munster and Bacik and others have sought a debate on RTÉ. The first thing for all of us to say is that we are very conscious, as is the Minister, Deputy Martin, that the director general is meeting with staff and staff representatives at 3.30 p.m. My understanding is that there will then be a consultation with staff, stakeholders and with the public in the coming weeks on this strategic vision. The Government made a number of decisions today on the recommendation by the Minister, Deputy Martin, on initial funding that she has announced this afternoon and the Government has no issue with time being allocated in the House perhaps next week. It can be considered at the Business Committee.

It can be considered at the Business Committee.

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