Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is legislation dealing with media mergers that would lead to excessive concentration. That involves an assessment of any proposed mergers or takeovers by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and my Department. In terms of the future of the media, as the Deputy is aware, we will introduce a broadcasting Bill very soon. It has been delayed somewhat because of the focus on other matters we all know of. It will afford the House an opportunity to debate the changes as well as provide some badly needed changes in respect of the broadcasting media.

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