Ms Si?n N? Raghallaigh:

The culture comes from the top down, and there is a role for the executive board to own the issues and discuss it with the board. We have to talk that through in terms of how that has permeated right down into the organisation, which is exactly what the Senator is talking about. I say again that this is a people organisation. There is a resource of people in RTÉ, who are the epitome of public service broadcasting. You cannot buy it. This has built up since the foundation of Radio Éireann and we have to respect that and understand we have jewels in the crown in terms of what we have to build on. However, the management function of the organisation has to be seriously addressed.