Ms Eimear Cusack:

As I said, the car allowance is a misnomer in terms of what it is called. All the allowances are related to remuneration as non-pensionable allowances. They in the main, or in all cases, would be contractual. All the other allowances are for specific activities that individuals carry out. We have 1,100 employees who receive allowances. Some receive more than one allowance depending on their activity.

As we look to try to simplify the organisation, we have to take a pragmatic approach in terms of how it should look in the future. For example, we have 13 annual leave plans. Going forward, there should be a level playing pitch. We have to consult and work with people, and bring RTÉ staff with us.