Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Some commentators have expressed surprise that RTE is not mentioned in section 28. Section 28(11) provides that the board of the NCH shall consider, on an annual basis, whether its subsidiary, partnership or other such corporate vehicle formed under this section should continue in existence. An annual basis might not be enough if one wished to have a series of symphony concerts with the full orchestra. Should there not be some way to establish that the NCH is the home playing base of the RTE National Symphony Orchestra? It is not just another customer passing by and having occasional concerts there. It is its anchor venue. How does that stand in relation to section 28(11)?