Seanad debates
Wednesday, 16 April 2003
Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) (Amendment) Bill 2003 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages.
10:30 am
Brendan Kenneally (Fianna Fail)
I, too, commend the Minister on the changes which have been made in the Dáil, which have improved the quality of the legislation. On amendment No. 1, it was nonsensical that the qualifying broadcaster could wait until the very last day to go to the court about a particular designated event. The Minister has extended the period during which they may apply to the court from 28 days to 56 days but, closer to the date, how far in advance of the event is the cut-off point when the qualifying broadcaster can go to court?
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