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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I suggested he should come before the House to provide a review of the scheme in order that there could be a debate as to how the dormant accounts system is working. I add and emphasise that I do not suggest there is anything amiss. However, there are questions about accountability.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am seeking guidance. While this is a technical matter and, like the Minister and others, I am not a technology expert, I have a considerable interest in this area. Will we address the technology issue on this grouping of amendments? Other amendments deal with technology specifically. I do not want to stifle debate. Am I to understand the Minister that these amendments will include sound...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Taking up the Minister's theme as outlined in the debate on the previous amendments, I would not support specifics when it comes to technology. In general, Bills of a technical nature tend to deal with generalities rather than specifics because technology changes so quickly — only 25 years ago it was not possible to record a programme for future viewing. Digital broadcasting is a new...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Waterford beating Wexford, for example.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful to the Minister for his clarification. What would be the timeline for implementation now that he has outlined the interpretation of the sections relating to RTE's obligation to provide a radio and television service abroad? As Senator Kenneally has indicated, this service would be mainly directed at the audience in Britain, our nearest neighbour. While we all welcome that...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I thank Senator Henry for her kind remarks. It is a pleasure to be able to present such programmes for the Irish abroad. Senator Henry's points about how RTE presents the image of Ireland abroad are extremely significant. Now that it is being given the legal vehicle to present Ireland abroad, through radio programmes, it has an added responsibility because it is no longer broadcasting only...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: It is true.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I had intended waiting until the debate on the section to raise Senator Henry's important point. In light of what is included as part of these amendments, section 4(4)(b) states: "any television broadcasting service in Northern Ireland that is notified to the Commission by the Minister, being a service that is receivable throughout the whole of Northern Ireland and is provided by terrestrial...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful to the Minister for clarifying the situation. Will the provision of a multiplex broadcasting to the UK have to address copyright issues? It is accepted there will be no re-broadcast of current RTE television services because of these rights issues. American soap operas, movies, sporting events broadcast on RTE have attached rights to them. It will be a challenge as to the...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (7 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: All Members on the Government side of the House wonder whether Senator Quinn knows more about An Post than do they, given his past experience as its chairman. Moreover, while the Minister of State will have a view on the underlying text of the amendment, I support the motives behind it. It is important to realise that the efficient collection of the television licence has a direct impact on...

Seanad: Community Development (8 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Some confusion appears to have arisen as a result of media reports on the cohesion process of the Leitrim partnership, the Roscommon partnership and the Arigna Leader programmes. The House will be aware that the Minister is engaged in a range of cohesion projects. The geographical location and history of the Arigna Leader programme and its relationship with the two partnerships have given...

Seanad: Community Development (8 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I am grateful that the Minister has indicated that agreement has almost been reached. Can I assume the parties to the agreement will continue to operate their programmes along the lines they have been operating them without prejudice to any side?

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: About what standard is she talking?

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: Senator Kenneally put it very well what the Bill is about. I share his disappointment that Senator Norris was not in the House for what was a very interesting debate on all sides.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: It was not meant with any sense of malice. It was just that it was unfortunate that there was not an opportunity. I am sure the Senator had perfectly good reasons for not being in the House. I said this because I do not believe it is fair to the House to go into all the arguments again. Senator Kenneally has pointed out that in the context of the amendment tabled by Senator Norris, it is...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I was only attempting to put on the record what it is.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: I still believe the Radio Times is the British equivalent of the RTE Guide.

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: A letter was sent by a listener from Watford in Hertfordshire, whose name I will not put on the record. She wrote: I've heard that current DAB receivers won't be able to decode the new standard for DAB transmission (AAC+) [which I point out to Senator Norris is another new technological name that I have not come across previously, although it is explained; it confuses the matter even...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (13 Feb 2007)

Paschal Mooney: ——given that it is to him Senator Norris directed his amendment. However, I suggest that, irrespective of the merits of DAB versus DRM or whatever, the debate on this Bill is not where this argument should be taking place.