Seanad debates
Tuesday, 11 November 2003
Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.
The Minister can defend the officials and RTE. I read the forum report and I saw a spirit of hope that the whole community concept would be fostered and developed in this Bill. I am not 100% reassured. I believe that when it comes to submissions to the BCI, commercial entities will get a large percentage of the 5% fund of €8 million. All I want is reassurance that the type of community radio and television we are trying to foster is given a fair chance and that there is a commitment from the BCI that it will seriously entertain proposals from this sector.
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