Fiach MacConghail (Independent) | Oireachtas source

There was discussion at the committee on whether RTE should be mentioned and I would have been of the minority view that it should not be. It would, for example, preclude the National Concert Hall from talking to TV3 or another broadcaster. The National Concert Hall board should be able to negotiate on an annual basis and not have its hands tied. If RTE were mentioned in the Bill, it would queer the pitch regarding the negotiations. While there is an elemental and good relationship between RTE and the National Concert Hall, it would not be appropriate to have it in the legislation.