I have not yet received the report of the facilitator. The facilitator was engaged by me to promote a common understanding among RTE, the RTE trade union group (TUG), and RTE network employees likely to transfer to the new DTT entity, of the public policy objective of Government in relation to the introduction of DTT in Ireland, the factors that must be taken into account in the achievement of this objective and to facilitate the presentation of information to me on the positions of these parties. He has had ongoing contact with all the par ties concerned in recent weeks and I expect to receive his report within a matter of days.
As I have already indicated to the House, difficulties have arisen in the process of establishing a DTT entity as originally envisaged. I have been forced to consider alternative approaches with a view to moving the project forward in a manner most likely to achieve the successful establishment of the DTT platform. The facilitator's report to me will be important in informing the development of proposals to move the project forward.
In principle, I would favour publication of the report following Government consideration of the issues raised by it. However, until such time as I receive the Report and have had an opportunity to assess whether it contains commercially sensitive information or any other information whose publication might jeopardise the successful introduction of DTT, it would not be appropriate for me to give a specific commitment in this regard.