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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: I am not talking about false equivalence; I think we agree that generally one does not see false equivalence so much. What one does see is polarisation and division. If the interrogation of issues is not fair and thorough and the outcome is a resistance to climate action, then that is ultimately a failure. RTE may say it is a success because it has given the topic a platform, but it is not...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: Will Mr. Woods comment on the tension between chasing ratings and listenership or viewership and a positive output in terms of informing the public?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: Sticking with the same topic, do the witnesses analyse the programming and the editorial approach on an annual basis and the effect of the editorial approach when it comes to such a serious issue as climate action?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: I thank Mr. Woods for his answer. I call Deputy Whitmore.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: I call Deputy O'Sullivan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: I am sorry for cutting across the witness but we have limited time. If we have time we will hopefully have a second round.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: We will all put in our CVs.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: Do the witnesses wish to respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: I will remind the Senator of the time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: I want to be fair. The Senator may come back in again if we have a few minutes later. I call Deputy Cronin.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: On LNG, I do not know of any serious investigation of that subject that RTÉ has done. LNG is not suitable for medium- or long-term storage of energy, and that has never come through RTÉ's coverage. It has always been about the political divide or who wants it and who does not want it. If experts are asked, they will say it does not make sense for Ireland, but that is not coming...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: Our guests already indicated they will not be answering questions on revenue and advertising.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: Over to RTÉ.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: Is there are reply to the first question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: I thank the Deputy. Do the witnesses wish to respond?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: The witnesses have made clear that advertising is very much the remit of the commercial side, and the committee is certainly looking forward to a response in writing if they can give one. If members agree we might seek to have the RTÉ commercial division in at a future date. Can the witnesses tell me about sponsorship of programming? Do they have any role there? Is there any overlap...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: I can think of shows that are sponsored by, and feature products within the show, that are not climate friendly. I am talking about SUVs. Would the editorial representatives have any input on whether a car manufacturer promoting and selling SUVs should sponsor a show?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: The Role of the Media and Communications in Actioning Climate Change: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Dec 2022)
Brian Leddin: "Drivetime" was sponsored. It may not be at the moment. I do not think there is any sponsor for "Drivetime" at the moment. Is that correct?