WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF OPINION TABLED ON 22/05/2012

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OPIN-2012-0094 - Closure of RTÉ London Bureau

Raised By:

Ken Skates

Subscribers:

William Powell 23/05/2012

Rebecca Evans 23/05/2012

David Rees 23/05/2012

Julie James 23/05/2012

Darren Millar 23/05/2012

Christine Chapman 30/05/2012

Closure of RTÉ London Bureau

The National Assembly for Wales:

Notes with concern the proposal by RTÉ (Radio Telefis Éireann) to close its London bureau and cease operations from September 2012;

Recognises the service provided by the bureau and its staff in keeping Irish viewers informed about British economic, political and cultural life, contributing to the peaceful resolution of conflict and promoting close relations between our respective islands;

Notes the concern of the Irish community in Wales for the loss of this link;

Urges the UK Government to support the case for retention and assist in the search for alternatives to closure.