Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 November 2003

Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

Senator O'Meara's amendment did not mention a specific amount of money to be ring-fenced for community radio and television. At this stage, I feel it incumbent on me to press the amendment. I have had many discussions with rural community radio stations and have heard their problems. I have been lobbied also by Dublin-based community television. I have received information from Dóchas on thematic issues and globalisation. I am almost tempted to insist on ring-fencing on the basis that I feel I am not giving these bodies anything back even by raising this issue.

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