Seanad debates

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements

 

6:00 am

Photo of Terry LeydenTerry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I am making a point about balance. I want balance on television. I want the other side of the coin to be broadcast as well to balance out the speeches made at the Garden of Remembrance on that occasion. The Fianna Fáil-Green-Independent Government side of the argument should be put. There was no one to defend the Government position on Vincent Browne's show and this is a regular occurrence on that show. The radio station, Newstalk, and "The Last Word" on the other radio station give a good balance in any debate.

The Minister makes policy decisions and he is not responsible for the day-to-day management of the television stations. Last Monday week, 10 May, I was watching television. There was a programme of doom and gloom at 8.30 p.m. followed by the news which is normally difficult. This was followed by "Aftershock" at 9.35 p.m. until 10.35 p.m. when Pat Kenny's programme had more doom and gloom.

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