Irish finance minister says he has confidence in media minister over RTE

The transcript discusses the government's response to Rahala's statement, focusing on moving forward with appointing a new chair and awaiting final reports on governance and HR matters. These reports will help make informed decisions about future funding for RT and public service content. The emphasis is on ensuring RT's sustainable future.

What is the government's initial step in response to Rahala's statement?

• Delaying the decision-making process

• Appointing a new chair

• Increasing funding for RT

• Reducing public service content

What are the final reports the government is waiting for?

• Technology and innovation reports

• Environmental and health reports

• Governance and HR reports

• Economic and social reports

Why is the government awaiting the final reports?

• To privatize RT

• To increase taxes

• To make informed decisions on future funding

• To reduce public service content

What is the government's long-term goal for RT?

• To reduce its budget

• To privatize it

• To ensure it is on a sustainable footing

• To merge it with another entity

What is the government's approach in the coming weeks and months?

• To increase public service content

• To cut funding for RT

• To make decisions and ensure sustainability

• To delay decisions