Ms Sorcha Vaughan:

Following on from Mr. Dooley's point, we can all speak to criticisms of RTÉ but at a basic level, the reason we are able to criticise is that we are let into the room. Our worry is that, once the work goes outside, we will not be let in the room anymore. At a very basic level, we can have our issues with how RTÉ consults us and whatever else but there are protections. As Mr. Dooley alluded to, we have seen things like the basic income for artists scheme. Protections foster creativity. Without those basic protections, it will be a race to the bottom and a wealth divide will prop up the creative industry.