Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht
Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion
Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
I will ask just two questions. The committee will consider the transposition of the audiovisual and media services directive early in the new year. Mr. Esslemont mentioned the levies in that regard. What approach should we take, especially to the content levy and how that would operate?
Mr. Esslemont and Mr. Farrell also mentioned the importance of trusted news sources, and I congratulate Virgin Media and TG4 on their work during this period of Covid-19. The roll-out of the vaccine for Covid-19 is going to be important. What will be the commitment of Virgin Media and TG4 to supporting public health efforts in rolling out the vaccine, especially as regards their news output?
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