Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

No, I have not. It has been established since 2001, when the Act was put in place, and both organisations have ongoing funding requirements every year. There have been small increases year on year over the period. It is important that there is certainty for both industries.

On how the annual figure for the funding is arrived at, both HRI and RCÉ make pre-budget submissions. We consider those and they form part of our discussions with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. That certainty is important for both organisations.