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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Policy, Governance, Expenditure and Administration at RTÉ: Discussion (28 May 2025)

Rónán Mullen: I thank Mr. Bakhurst for his answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Policy, Governance, Expenditure and Administration at RTÉ: Discussion (28 May 2025)

Rónán Mullen: I think we need to focus on non-information as well, and the issues that just do not get covered. I do not think the system is capable of bringing that out. On religious affairs broadcasting and RTÉ's plans to deal with external partners, is it the intention to continue with the broadcasting of daily mass on RTÉ News Now, or Channel 21, which I know many people have found very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Policy, Governance, Expenditure and Administration at RTÉ: Discussion (28 May 2025)

Rónán Mullen: Has RTÉ measured the group? Does Mr. Bakhurst have any idea how large it is?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Policy, Governance, Expenditure and Administration at RTÉ: Discussion (28 May 2025)

Rónán Mullen: Yes, for people who cannot get out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Policy, Governance, Expenditure and Administration at RTÉ: Discussion (28 May 2025)

Rónán Mullen: I could give chapter and verse on this all day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: I join the expressions of sympathy to the family of the late Carmencita Hederman. Like Senator O'Loughlin I remember her well. She was ubiquitous during the Dublin millennium year of 1988 and was a colourful, articulate presence on the media scene. People noticed her, heard her and talked about her. We recall her distinctive contribution to Irish political life and send our sincere...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: You will be judged by your actions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: It is my job to call out bad policy. If I am right or wrong, let me be judged.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: Their viewpoint was well represented.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: What else is it?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: You are not allowed have certain opinions these days. This is woke culture in action now-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: -----closing down the opposing point of view.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: I will come before the committee if you invite me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: Too right it is.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: I did not raise this for the good of my health. I raised it for the good of other people's health.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: Thank you.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: Bring me before the committee.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: Apologies. I look forward to that invitation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: Cuirim fáilte roimh na haíonna ar fad. Tá brón orm nach mbeidh an t-am agam ceist a chur ar gach duine. I will begin with Virgin Media with a question on the importance of media plurality, which it referenced in its submission. It referenced news and current affairs programming and in-depth reportage on range of issue. I will go back to an exchange I had in recent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2025)

Rónán Mullen: It still concerns me. There is an awful lot to be said for public service investment, and we all accept that. I want to echo what Deputy Malcolm Byrne said about public service broadcasting as a public good. However, it is important that the public recognises it to be a good and they will only recognise it to be a good if there is trust. On a range of issues in recent years, issues on...