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

I thank Ms Mullooly for the clarification.

I remind members that we have substantial business to cover in the afternoon. A substantial number of documents and a work programme are to be decided on. I ask them to bear that in mind.

I thank the witnesses and staff at RTÉ for their work in preparing for today's meeting. I acknowledge Mr. Shortt who has sat patiently throughout these meetings and attended diligently. I acknowledge the good reporting on economics. On the 9 o'clock news it is broken down for people at home in their kitchens. Very few people are economists or accountants. I acknowledge the importance of the work that he and the other staff in RTÉ do. I ask him to take that back to the staff. That is important in all of this.

I thank the Comptroller and Auditor General and his staff for attending and assisting with today's meeting. I acknowledge Mr. Bakhurst for attending so quickly. He has only been in the job for a few days.

Is it agreed that the clerk will seek any follow up information and carry out any agreed actions from today's meeting? Agreed. Is it also agreed that we publish the opening statements and briefings provided for today's meeting? Agreed.