Press release
Statement by Minister Catherine Martin - 4 March 2024
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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"I note the statement of the former Chair. Last week, I outlined in detail the position of the department officials and I on this matter.
"This included taking questions at a three and a half hour meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee and doing statements in the Dáil.
"Any Minister needs to rely on getting clear, timely and accurate information from the Chair of a State Body.
"This is particularly important at such a challenging time in RTÉ’s history.
"I would again like to put on record my thanks to the former Chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh for her dedication and commitment to RTÉ and public service broadcasting.
"An important step forward for RTÉ will be taken tomorrow when I seek government approval for the appointment of a new Chair and additional board members. Upon appointment I will seek to meet the new Chair and the Director General in the coming days."