Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

In regard to the issues raised at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, that is a matter for it. If there is communication, I am sure the Chairman will consider whether it is appropriate for that to happen.

In regard to the scheme on which there were statements in the House, the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, has set out the Government's position. That is our position on the policy issue raised.

On the matter raised by Deputies in regard to the broadcasting levy, I am sure the Minister would be more than willing to discuss the issue further with the committee arising out of where things stand currently.

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