Mr. Feargal Ó Coigligh:

The Department has been in contact with our colleagues in the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. There is an analogous position for the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in that RTÉ is also an arm's length body. I understand that in the first instance it is an internal review, but the Department and the Minister are very mindful of the importance of orchestral music and the employment that provides in the sector. We keep in close contact with our colleagues in the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. When RTÉ finalises its review I am sure that it will be subject to further discussion.