Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish KCLR well. We all understand and know the importance of local radio. The Government is putting in place a framework which will enable a sustainable future for a vibrant, diverse and independent media sector to encompass print, audiovisual, radio and online media. The media sector is a vital part of our democracy and our society as a whole that is also undergoing many changes, for the most part driven by advances in technology and the manner in which we consume media content. The report of the Future of Media Commission continues to undergo detailed consideration. The Taoiseach, the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, and other Ministers are working through that and hope to bring it to Government for consideration in the coming weeks.

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