Seanad debates
Wednesday, 5 March 2003
Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
Section 5 of the Bill provides for a non-binding arbitration mechanism. The next important matter which the Bill provides for is a fast-track mechanism through the High Court to fix terms for broadcasting rights, where the date of the event is close at hand. Section 4 of the Bill provides this mechanism. I believe that this is an important provision if the over-riding objective of ensuring that the designated events continue to be available to be carried on free television services is to be achieved.
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