Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I apologise for cutting the group short earlier, but I had only two speakers marked to contribute on the agenda. I am delighted to have heard all speakers. The contributions have been very informative and they have given us much food for thought.

There are one or two points that struck me. I was a bit taken aback by Mr. McCarthy saying there is a total lack of support from radio and TV stations nationwide. I would have thought the situation was different and that the two stations in my area, Tipp FM and Tipperary Mid West radio, were great supporters of Irish music and traditions.