Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Forbes. Based on the information RTÉ supplied, the figure we have for one afternoon show by one presenter is €450,000 per annum. I think the show runs for approximately an hour and a half. Ms Forbes said earlier that the money is spent is to attract talent. How often does RTÉ interview for those positions? I am sure there are many people in local radio stations here or regional stations in Britain who might like to apply. How often are they advertised and how are they assessed? The money seems to be extraordinary in a State with 4.7 million or 4.8 million people. How often are they advertised and what is the process?