Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I understand what the Minister is saying but I do not agree, for two reasons. First, even though TG4 is a State-owned broadcaster, a large percentage of its programming is made by independent producers and companies, many of them in Gaeltacht areas and surviving on a shoestring. More importantly, the station is a fragile flower and needs the support of the State and our support as it continues. I regret the Minister will not accept the amendment. I will not, however, press it.