Mr. John Purcell:

I thank Deputy Cannon for his remarks. In terms of stations such as mine, KCLR, which covers Carlow-Kilkenny, during a similar period our online offerings would have garnered approximately 2 million page views, just for Carlow-Kilkenny, with local content but also people from overseas.

Following Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan's kind remarks, and those of Deputy Cannon, about our output it is appropriate that I acknowledge the work of the staff in radio stations. I represent independent radio stations but also RTÉ. Over the period of the pandemic broadcasters have confronted all sorts of obstacles in keeping the show on the road and it is only right that when I am here today I acknowledge that.