Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 November 2003

Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

There is no point in the Minister paying lip service at the broadcasting forum only for the whole idea to be stillborn because of a lack of support. They need a certain level of support as they cannot exist on a wing and a prayer in regard to the type of start-up and operational expenditure involved. They are not looking for the State to bail them out completely as many of the people who participate tend to do so on a voluntary basis, but they achieve an objective within the community. The themes outlined by the Minister can be achieved in many cases by community radio and television. Before I press this further I would like firm assurances that the Minister and his officials are committed to the concept of community radio and television.

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