The situation of stations, such as NWR and Kilkenny Radio, which have had their licences withdrawn, should not be emulated by other stations subject to decisions by the licensing authority. I welcome the report's recommendation for more transparency and for the provision of an appeals process in the awarding of local radio licences. I am glad that this appeals facility will not be governed by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland but that a non-judicial, independent body should adjudicate appeals in relation to licensing decisions. The report's provision for this independence is desirable.