Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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37. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has received any request for additional funding from RTÉ in order to make settlements with the Revenue Commissioners and-or cover the cost of litigations. [34833/22]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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The Broadcasting Act 2009 sets out the public service objects of RTÉ.  Section 98 of the Act provides that RTÉ shall be independent in the pursuance of its objects and as such, I have no role to play in the day-to-day operations of RTÉ.  

There is an Oversight Agreement in place between RTÉ and my Department which provides for ongoing engagement between senior RTÉ representatives and my Departmental officials. This includes quarterly meetings, or more frequently as required, to provide updates on developments. 

With regard to any settlements between RTÉ and the Revenue Commissioners, or the costs of any litigation, I have not received any requests for additional funding from RTÉ.