Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

Sections 9 and 82 define the experience or capacity required of persons considered for appointment to the boards of the broadcasting authority of Ireland, RTE and TG4. Having considered the issues raised on Committee Stage by Senator Doherty, I have proposed in amendments Nos. 6 and 64 a modification of the criteria in sections 9 and 82 to encompass experience of, or capacity in, sports matters. Such experience would be of definite benefit to the boards of the broadcasting authority of Ireland, RTE and TG4.