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

I think there is a genuine issue here. There is no doubt that the revenue sources of traditional media are being undermined significantly as a result of the explosion in online activity. As the Deputy is aware, I am bringing forward a broadcasting Bill to provide for changes in the way the broadcasting levy is raised. We are examining the potential for deploying the levy in new ways. Of course there are limits on the extent to which state aid can be provided to private media companies. I am concerned about these developments. I will discuss with my officials how best we might address them. We are acting on the committee's proposals in the context of the broadcasting Bill, which I hope to publish soon.

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