Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

It is important for the integrity of the broadcasting system and news media generally that we have full transparency across all areas. When does the Minister expect the broadcasting Bill to come to the House? Deputy Durkan and I are blue in the face asking about it. Broadcasting companies, including the national broadcaster, are always asking us about it. When will we sit down to work it out? Does the Minister intend introducing a regulator, such as Ofcom in the United Kingdom, that will take over from ComReg and have a wide remit? Ofcom has done excellent work in many areas for the British public in the area of broadcasting. Would we be well served if we had a similar regulator?

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