Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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It is likely they may, if the remit is being expanded. Ms Harte mentioned a licence fee of €200. Will that be adequate to cover the cost? I understand if the witnesses do not have an answer to that question now. That is fine, but it is just something I think that we need to look at in the future.

Ms Harte also mentions in her opening statement that this is not coming as a consequence of any incidents or situations that have previously occurred. It is a consequence of a review into the existing safety measures. That is welcome and understandable. We are aware of incidents that have occurred, which had a tragic impact for communities in various places, in particular in Donegal. The question people will ask is whether if this had been in place previously we would be in a better situation when it comes to those kind of incidents.