Dr. Seán Healy:

I referred to the highest broadcasting level, not the highest political level. I am not allowed to name names, and will not do so; suffice it to say I am talking about public broadcasting at the highest level. Time and again, I have heard the same broadcaster say that over 100,000 people would not take up a job when jobs were available. I am simply saying that is untrue. Under no circumstances am I suggesting a member of the committee is making the claim. In fairness to politicians, they are far closer to the reality and would not make such a claim.