Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 9 November 2017
Public Accounts Committee
2016 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment
9:00 am
Mr. Mark Griffin:
We have not looked at this specific issue as our remit is purely on the broadcasting side. We have a role in regard to media mergers. As the circulation levels of regional papers have declined substantially, there is a need for further investment. Whether that is by way of mergers or other investment devices we do not know, but I do not wish to comment on the issue as it is not our responsibility.