Ms Celene Craig:

I wish to put on the record that the events in respect of RTÉ as they unfolded over the past few months have been a source of great regret for Coimisiún na Meán. We are very concerned about public trust. It is absolutely vital to have a trusted public service broadcaster because of the contribution it makes to democratic discourse.

On where we stand with RTÉ now, there is a need to stand back in the light of the events. Once we have seen the outcomes of all the various reviews that are under way, both by the Minister and by the RTÉ board, we need to look at what the strategic plan and view is regarding what kind of public service broadcaster we want, how we achieve it and what is the appropriate funding model going forward. We are convinced of the vital need to have a public service broadcaster that delivers impartial and trusted content that Irish citizens can rely on.