On the idea for RTE, it sounds interesting but would involve a huge transformation of an old and rather settled organisation. Granted, RTE has become more flexible, and has learnt to work with the indepdendent sector more (albeit many are former colleagues), still, I am unsure. RTE was never very like C4. Then again, why not try, but with one unit, and limited funding and a firm timescale.

While a good busines idea will be pursued with or without incentives – if it is really valuable, it must be profitable without same – but I do like the idea of “modernising” the tax concession for creative artists, with a suitable cap, etc., and it might just make the difference for some people to take a chance on going into something new but initially marginal. Well spotted by someone on the opening in EU law.