Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have a question for the Taoiseach about EirGrid, an organisation with which he is very familiar and which has not been established in legislation. EirGrid rides roughshod over many communities throughout the country, including in the Taoiseach's home province. When does the Government intend to introduce legislation to put EirGrid on a statutory footing in order to strengthen its powers so that it can further ride roughshod over the people?

When does the Government intend to bring forward legislation to introduce a new broadcasting charge? There has been much discussion about water charges. I understand it is the Taoiseach's plan to bring forward a broadcasting charge. What provision will it include with regard to an ability-to-pay clause? When does he expect to hit the public with his proposed broadcasting charge?

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