Seanad debates
Tuesday, 4 November 2003
Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
By expanding that particular role, local radio became firmly established. Some might say it was in competition with RTE, but I say it was complementary. Local radio's achievements to a large degree are in the very areas in which RTE missed its opportunities. If only RTE had focused on those areas on which local radio is now focusing, where there is a sense of community and aspiration. I welcome the provision that part of the finance from the licence will come back to the local community, as it will create new partnerships. People involved in prospective community television broadcasting believe they will be sidelined and not involved in future developments. I am not sure that this will be the case.
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