Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would like more clarification as to what exactly the delegation wants from today's meeting. It was outlined in the presentation that it wanted to co-operate with RTE, which is a good starting point. However, what does the delegation want the committee to do?

The delegation is implying independent broadcasters are under-resourced financially. Are there any stations in financial difficulty? What measures are being taken for more co-operation between various stations to cut down on management costs? As we live in an age of efficiency, what proposals have independent broadcasters made to make their sector more efficient and better value for money, particularly if they are looking for taxpayers' money?