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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I apologise for missing the start. I was in the Chamber. I might need to orient myself as to who is from which organisation a little as I go. I have questions for everybody. I will start with the Department. I wish to specifically ask about the content production levy and the hypothetical of it being introduced. How would it support independent media in producing content, especially...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Does the Department have plans for further scoping exercises in that area?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: The mechanism, yes. If Coimisiún na Meán and Screen Ireland have any additional response to that question they can give them when I get to them. I will go to RTÉ next, if Mr. Larragy does not have anything else on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Is that where RTÉ sees it kind of-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: A floor to build from. RTÉ's submission on the proposed Bill highlights concerns with the proposed new section 87(3)(b) on board members of RTÉ "represent[ing] the interests of the people of the island of Ireland and of Irish communities outside the island of Ireland". RTÉ also stated that the proposed new section provides for a higher standard for directors than is provided...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: As a national broadcaster, does RTÉ not see that as exactly the kind of level of ambition that we should be reaching towards?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I would have thought that it weakens it to remove it from the legislation and place it elsewhere.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Fiduciary duties are one element of the directors' role, but there are other elements that come with it. This is where it would satisfy that representative-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I am afraid I am going to wrap up that answer there. I apologise for talking over Ms Bleahene but I have other questions for other witnesses. I urge RTÉ to consider this because it was helpful as a tool to IHREC as a State agency. It ensures RTÉ cannot let itself move away from the equality, diversity and inclusion, EDI, obligations that all State agencies and institutions should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: On independence, does Ms MacEvilly feel the mandate in the legislation gives Coimisiún na Meán adequate independence to carry out its functions? I appreciate that various State agencies have varying levels of independence. I referenced my experience in IHREC as a separate Accounting Officer with independent officers of the State. It was kind of the best in class. Does Ms...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Would it be beneficial for this legislation to outline the unique position of TG4 as an Irish language public broadcaster and its function and impact on wider Irish language policy? I am asking that in the context of Coimisiún na Meán's role to set and monitor performance of both TG4 and RTÉ. Would that be helpful?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: It is important to distinguish because TG4 is not just a media provider like other channels. I apologise for going over time. I have a few more questions but I am happy to ask them on the second rotation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I have a couple more questions for Coimisiún na Meán and some remaining questions for Screen Ireland. In its submission on the Bill, Coimisiún na Meán cited the addition of new definitions to the editorial decision and media service provider could have wider implications for the legislative framework. Could the witnesses expand on this?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: In its submission on head 27, Coimisiún na Meán stated it noted the application of regulatory content standards to podcasts and published online content that could have embedded audio or audiovisual content which presents novel and complex issues that warrant careful consideration. Could Ms MacEvilly briefly outline some of those issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I thank Ms MacEvilly for her contribution. I have a few questions for Screen Ireland. It does fantastic work in supporting our domestic industry and it is great to hear the stories told here today in this session. It is media we are very proud of. The organisation does a great job in fostering Irish talent in what is a tough industry to break into. Does this Bill make space,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Does Ms Ryan think there is anything missing from the legislation to help support that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: That is perfect. The witnesses did not finish responding to the questions from Deputy Brennan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: My question is for Screen Ireland, the Department or Coimisiún na Meán. Part 6 of the Bill considers the media fund and funding of public service content. It provides for user-generated content being eligible for public funding, including, for example, TikTok videos and others. The producer of this content would be posting from his or her account on these platforms. Would...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (10 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Happen elsewhere.