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

We will ask RTÉ for that. It is important to note the financial calculations, the attendance required and the number of shows intended. From what we have seen from the documentation produced last week by Grant Thornton, the figures did not stack up. Even 35 shows with a full capacity would only move RTÉ near to breaking even.