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Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (4 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: In July 2006, the then Minister of State exercised his powers under the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 and issued a direction to Fermoy Town Council, the owners of the weir, to carry out the alterations necessary to the Fermoy weir to allow for the free passage of fish while mitigating the impact on rowing activities. This direction issued in the interests of conserving and protecting the...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: I have set a target deadline of August 2009 for vesting day of the new national inland fisheries body, which will subsume the existing Central and regional fisheries boards. Amending primary legislation will be required to give effect to the new body. Work has commenced on drafting the scheme of the required Bill, which I would hope will be published early in 2009. The most visible and...

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: It is unlikely he would be here.

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: He would not have the same material.

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: What is a socialist?

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: I thank Senators for their contributions to the debate relating to the standards in Irish broadcasting. It is interesting to hear different viewpoints and angles. The changing audiovisual media landscape makes this debate particularly pertinent at this juncture, not least because the Broadcasting Bill 2008 will be further debated in the House during the coming weeks. On examination, we find...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: Everyone hates the Republicans now.

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (5 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: I have no function in relation to taxation matters.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: The Deputy is doing two things. Laurel and Hardy.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: That was uncalled for.

Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: The Deputy will be lynched.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: I thank the Deputies who have spoken during this debate for their valuable contributions and constructive approach. The general thrust of this Bill is to ensure a regulatory environment that will sustain and develop the broadcasting sector in Ireland, and the component parts of that sector, including public service broadcasting, commercial broadcasting, community broadcasting and the...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: Perhaps with the exception of when Deputy Durkan is speaking.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: The types of material to which Deputy Durkan refers and material on the Internet fall to be addressed by existing criminal law rather than within the context of the Broadcasting Bill. The aim of the Bill is to ensure that broadcasting standards are maintained. Viewers and listeners have a general expectation of high standards from Irish broadcasters and we must ensure that this trust is not...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: I have taken note of Deputy Stagg's comment and I shall refer to it later. I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Mary Wallace, and Deputies Clune, Andrews, Kenneally and White for their comments and support in respect of the strengthened provisions on children's advertising. These provisions will serve to protect the general public health interests...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: They tune in on a regular basis to keep in touch with what is going on in their area, and to know about the functions, the roles and the contributions of their Deputies in this House. I feel, and I am sure Deputies Durkan and Stagg will agree, that the coverage local radio gives us is fair and well-balanced.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: In respect of the 20% news and current affairs quota, it should be recognised that all broadcasters benefit from the allocation to them of very valuable radio spectrum. The quid pro quo for such an allocation is that certain public service obligations attach, particularly with regard to the news and current affairs quota which will also apply to RTE under this Bill. The rationale for this...

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: As with many organisations, RTE receives money, albeit not enough. I thank Deputies from all sides for their constructive contributions to the Second Stage debate. I look forward to Committee Stage which will provide an opportunity to tease out and address many of the issues raised by Members.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (6 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Site Remediation: Site Remediation (11 Nov 2008)

Seán Power: The consultant's brief is to prepare a realistic, cost-effective and achievable integrated management plan for the Avoca Mine Site. The budget for the study is approximately €650,000 ex VAT. Local stakeholder input has been a part of the study and to this end two public meetings have taken place. I understand that the stakeholder views are being considered in drafting the final report,...