Ms Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin:

I think where a broadcaster has a defined remit, and under legislation and section 70. We are the only section 70 licence holder in the country.

We had to apply for that licence two years ago. We were the only applicant for that because people realised it was just not an attractive proposition. It is far easier to come in and not have the onerous task of doing news and current affairs. However, we are very proud and we know we deliver a quality product. Where there is a scenario where it is defined, and our minutage is defined, that should be funded. That applies to us and to other organisations that have defined minutage for public service content.