Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I reiterate that this is ultimately a decision for the executive and the board. They must decide on the best site and rationalise their decision. They will doubtless listen to the unions and others who will make the case the Senators are making. The decision must be made in the context of a time of radical change in the broadcasting environment. That puts huge obligations on the management and board to find a new path to delivering public service broadcasting in a vibrant way. That is the challenge they face and I do not underestimate it. That is why there is an independent board to decide how to deliver the public service broadcasting remit. I will be working with the board to see how we can assist, but this repositioning of RTÉ is a really important element in meeting the challenge. While I understand the Senators' concerns, I am equally aware of the very difficult challenges with which the board is trying to cope.