RTÉ this week began a six week public consultation process to help inform the preparation a new Public Service Statement. The Broadcasting Act of 2009 requires that RTÉ prepare a Public Service Statement, the purpose of which is to explain to the public what is expected of RTÉ in return for the significant public support it receives in the form of the television licence fee.
In short, the statement will aim to clearly explain RTÉ’s public purpose and the principles it will observe and the activities it will undertake to deliver that public purpose. The statement is to be reviewed every five years and will replace the existing Public Service Charter which was published in 2004.
For the next six weeks RTÉ is asking the public to put forward their ideas and suggestions for how RTÉ might improve its services and meet the needs of its audience better.
For more information to please go to: www.rte.ie/yourviews