Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2017 and Retransmission Fees: Discussion (Resumed)
5:00 pm
John Dolan (Independent)
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I have learned from earlier interventions. My entire interest is access to public services for people with disabilities. I will get to the point quickly in that regard.
What percentage of programming has audio description, Irish Sign Language and subtitles? What percentage of staff comprises people with disabilities? In terms of developing home-grown programming, are there plans to develop programmes that address issues ordinarily encountered by people with disabilities and their families? What are the future intentions of TV3 in respect of those questions?