It is important that we have properly funded public broadcasting. It provides a vital service for the State. In the past year there have been severe weather incidents in the State, be it a hurricane, a snow storm or a major drought, and the role RTÉ television, radio or online played-----

Or the Pope's visit, which got blanket coverage.

I did not propose abolishing RTÉ. I was just saying it could move to somewhere more cost effective.

With respect, I believe the investment in RTÉ is merited. Whatever anyone's public gripe with RTÉ might be, that cannot be overlooked. Of course, RTÉ does not simply own the site in Montrose. There is one listed building on the site, but RTÉ also owns a site in Galway, from where TG4 broadcasts and where our former colleague, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, now spends his days. There is also the site in Limerick.

Senator Mac Lochlainn would be surprised; it is former Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

I am sorry; it is Trevor Ó Clochartaigh. Of course, RTÉ has a site in Limerick from where Lyric FM, my favourite radio station, broadcasts.

President Higgins had an involvement there.

In response to Senator Mullen, I will put in a request for a debate, but I remind him that TV3 no longer exists. It is now Virgin Media One.