Mr. Brian Dalton:

Section 114 of the Broadcasting Act details exactly what RTE must do in terms of its objects such as access to a programme for people who are deaf; the breadth of genre we must have, be it drama, sport, news and current affairs, and children's programming; and the national archives. It goes on and on. There is a huge public service commitment. When one costs that, it is very significant. Cherry-picking can take place where people ask why they cannot get a bit of that. If one looks at the sheer expansiveness of section 114 and the public service obligations placed on RTE, including bringing Saorview to the public, on which RTE has been complimented, and ensuring it is free to air and a very good service, one can see this places many financial obligations on us as a service.