Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports that the Minister for Finance contacted the director general of RTE to complain about the State broadcaster's coverage of the global banking crisis; his views on such intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37117/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Minister for Finance did contact the director general of RTE in relation to aspects of RTE's coverage of the global banking crisis. I understand that it was a cordial discussion and the Minister for Finance also briefed me on the matter.