Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

He will not. It would be very sad, at this time when the Celtic tiger is alive and well, if this particular service were to be withdrawn from the Irish community in Britain. I ask RTE to revisit this decision. Whatever the cost, it is the one thing we owe the Irish community in Britain. I hope that from this House we can take a stand for them because I have heard people here bemoaning the difficulties the older Irish generation must contend with. Often they do not have pensions or social back-up. It is vital that we leave with them what they appreciate, that is, RTE Radio 1. I hope RTE will reconsider that decision.