Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Brian Hayes then referred to RTE, which he described as being bullied. I never found RTE staff to be susceptible to being bullied. They are well able to look after themselves and RTE provides a great service, which is grounded in reality, knowledge and an awareness of the public service remit.

I agree with the Senator's point on the Refugee Appeals Tribunal. All these bodies are impenetrable and one cannot receive a response to any question one puts.