Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 November 2003

Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

This legislation must provide for an open, competitive market where all broadcasters are operating on a level playing field and can tender to the BCI for assistance. This method will allow the best type of programming to be produced. Where would one start and end with ring-fencing the fund for certain areas? A portion could be ring-fenced for television, while another portion could be ring-fenced for radio. Funds could be ring-fenced between public and independent broadcasters. Equally, there could be an insistence on a national, regional or community focus. We considered designating a specific part of this fund for Irish language programmes. Where does it end?

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