Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his reply and note there are a number of issues. First, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is conducting a review of public service broadcasting and is to submit a report to the Minister.

There were indications the report was imminent and would be given to the Minister soon so perhaps he might outline the position in that regard.

In his reply concerning media mergers and ownership, the Minister stated that such functions are to be transferred to his Department. When is that likely to happen? Given ongoing advances in technology and so forth, there are various policy issues involved within the Minister's Department. For some time there has been mention of a broadcasting charge. Is there any indication when legislation on this is likely to appear?

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