Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Can I ask the Taoiseach about the broadcasting Bill? I understand the aim of this legislation is to introduce a broadcasting charge. I gather from media reports that the Minister is now looking at the possibility of deferring it. Would it be possible to have a debate in the House on the current definition of public service broadcasting, which excludes every commercial and community-based radio station across the country? Given that these stations provide an invaluable service, would the Taoiseach consider allocating time in the House for such a debate? At the moment, some €240 million is raised through the television licence fee, of which RTE gets €180 million.

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