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Ministerial press statement on the BAI report into the RTÉ Prime Time Investigates 'Mission to Prey' programme
Following the release of the BAI’s report on the RTÉ Prime Time Investigates ‘Mission to Prey’ programme, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr Pat Rabbitte, TD said:
“This afternoon, I have received a copy of the Report prepared by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The investigation undertaken by the BAI was conducted at my request and in the context of the serious issues that were raised in regard to the programme.
It is clear that the Report poses a fundamental challenge for RTÉ if it is to re-establish the high level of trust that it has enjoyed amongst the Irish people. Regaining that trust is critical for RTÉ given that it is the Public Service broadcaster and significantly funded by the TV licence.
I have arranged to meet with the Chairman and Board at 8am on Tuesday morning to discuss the Report published today by the BAI following Ms Carragher's investigation.”