Ms Emma O'Kelly:

I have not considered the issue of AI being used to tackle disinformation. That is the first thing. I have not considered that at all. It is a prospect.

On the issue of technology, beyond AI, RTÉ needs to invest in technology. RTÉ needs to be properly funded to invest in the technology it needs to do a better job. That is the first thing in terms of resourcing. On the upcoming elections, my point was that some of my colleagues are fearful of how we will be able to address the issues that will arise for the very first time in the coming elections compared with previous elections. Like never before, there will be disinformation and claims will be made and this will need to be fact-checked. I have said this already, but much of the time, resourcing is just a matter of people. We need bodies on the ground. We will need experienced journalists who will be able to focus purely on fact checking. The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach mentioned deepfakes, and it is perfectly possible that something like that would arise. We are concerned with the level of resourcing we have currently because we are absolutely stretched to breaking point already. We are looking at the big new challenges we are facing, such as a series of important elections which are coming up. We are very concerned about how we will rise to our public service mandate and report accurately and fairly given all those new challenges. That is as much as I can say, because it is such new ground for us.