Marie Sherlock (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister and her officials for attending. I want to pick up on that issue of the financing of RTÉ. I am sure the Minister has seen the poll over the weekend in The Irish Timesin which some 40% of individuals or households indicated that they are reluctant to or will not pay the licence fee. There have been statements from the Government on pausing reform or the decision on the licence fee and waiting for the reports to come early next year. What impact does the Minister think Government statements are having an people's sentiment and attitude towards the licence fee? Does she think it is influencing people's lack of appetite towards paying the €160 at this point?