Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 142: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he intends to appoint a replacement in view of the recent resignation of the chairperson of the RTE Authority, Mr. Fintan Drury; the reason potential conflicts of interest were not reviewed before the current round of appointments were made to the RTE Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2130/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I am considering the appointment of a new chairperson of the RTE Authority and will bring a proposal to Government in this regard in due course. Some weeks ago I discussed with Mr. Drury the review that is currently under way of the events that are designated as events of major importance to society and that should be available to the public on a free television service. At the time Mr. Drury indicated that he was confident that no conflict would arise. In his letter of resignation Mr. Drury stated that he no longer believed that to be the case as there is now political debate on the matter. It was with regret that I accepted Mr. Drury's resignation as chairman of the RTE Authority. I place on public record my appreciation for his work as chairman of the authority.