John Halligan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

This matter relates to two Departments, our Department and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, which has responsibility for some policy in that area.

In terms of what happened, stakeholders came forward who were somewhat concerned about the definition, as I said in my earlier reply. We believe that has been clarified. They raised concerns in particular about the definition of "broadcast". We believe that has been dealt with. Senators from two or three different parties who had a problem with it met our advisers, some of whom are here with me, following which the Bill was successfully passed by the Seanad without opposition. I hope that clarifies the position. If not, I can send all the relevant information to the Deputy.

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