Seanad debates
Tuesday, 11 November 2003
Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.
I would prefer if local commercial radio, where people have invested a great deal of their own money, would be given preference in this regard and that the emphasis would be placed on encouraging local radio operators to use the money to more accurately reflect the diversity of our culture, as stated in the Bill. We must understand from where we are starting. We have a unique broadcasting set up in Ireland and it is still evolving. I am interested to hear the Minister justify why he has framed the Bill in such a way. If I have a criticism of the Minister, it is his generality. I would like to hear more about his philosophy in this regard.
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