Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

I move amendment No. 105:

In page 126, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following:

"(5) The Minister in making a determination under subsection (4) shall consider the multi-annual funding needs of TG4.".

These amendments aim to address the concerns raised by Deputy Coveney on Committee Stage in respect of the need for a multi-annual perspective in funding TG4. Amendment 105, which amends section 123, requires the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when determining the level of public funding for TG4 to consider its multi-annual funding needs.

Amendment 107, which amends section 124, requires the broadcasting authority of Ireland, in its five year assessment of the adequacy or otherwise of public funding to TG4 and RTE, to consider the multi-annual nature of the public funding requirements of both TG4 and RTE.

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