Media Minister 'satisfied' with RTE reform plan

The transcript discusses the immediate actions required by the new Director General (DG) to address the damaged relationship between RTE and its audience. The Minister outlines his role and limitations in RTE's management, emphasizing the need for the DG to restore trust. Financial and governance issues, including a controversial car loan and extravagant expenses, are addressed with plans for reform. The importance of public service broadcasting is highlighted, and future steps to restore public trust and improve RTE are discussed.

What is the Minister's stance on the importance of public service broadcasting?

What opportunity does the Minister see in the upcoming external examinations and the new Director General?