Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

The legislation specifically states "other than a broadcasting service". Deputy McManus appears to know why. I accept the point that at times we must distinguish between the telecommunications provider or the premium rate service provider and the broadcasting platform or broadcaster. At times, the broadcaster may be both entities. In such cases, ComReg should be able to investigate the broadcaster. However, if it does not comprise both entities, the broadcaster has a case to answer. In my view, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is not equipped to investigate and this is the problem.

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