Mr. Ryan Tubridy:

I understand why that perception is out there, but we have tried hard to explain the difference between being paid separately by Renault versus being paid by RTÉ, and the pay cut involved. There is also a need to explain the accumulation of pay cuts that take it to a 40% pay cut since 2012. I have tried to reflect on that. However, the Deputy's question is a fair one and I will try to answer it. I of course understand why there is confusion, and why there is a perception issue, but it is not right.