The cost to the Exchequer of the MediaLab is €35.5 million over the three year period. There was also the cost of a suitable premises. Approximately €10.6 million has been paid as a fixed endowment to MIT, which directly answers Senator Finucane's question. It has a staff of 84, of which 19 are administrative with the remainder engaged in research. There are senior research scientists and also graduate students. The head of Media Lab serves as the chairman of the MLE board for five years. Two senior research scientists from MIT have been key in establishing the MLE and there continues to be ongoing involvement by MLE in many of the projects.