As a representative of Sligo, which formed part of the area served by North West Radio, it is important for me to make a few points concerning this matter. I fully respect the decisions of the BCI and the criteria it must follow, which were laid down by the legislation in the first place. I also acknowledge the tremendous work that North West Radio did over 12 years in building up a business which was hugely successful and important to the local community. I also acknowledge that the application by Ocean FM, which won the licence, must have had – as was duly decided by the BCI – a better set of criteria in order to win. It is, however, hugely regrettable that an appeals process did not exist then. I appreciate that the process being proposed cannot be retrospective, it is a shame that it could not have been in place before now. It would have given NWR the opportunity to appeal against the licensing decision without having to pay extortionate fees in the courts. The high cost of legal fees would prohibit many local stations from taking that course.