Seanad debates

Wednesday, 7 February 2007

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee Stage

 

3:00 pm

Photo of Paschal MooneyPaschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

I am grateful to the Minister for his clarification. What would be the timeline for implementation now that he has outlined the interpretation of the sections relating to RTE's obligation to provide a radio and television service abroad? As Senator Kenneally has indicated, this service would be mainly directed at the audience in Britain, our nearest neighbour. While we all welcome that this will be in legislation, there is a difference between what is in legislation and what will happen on the ground. What role will the Minister have in the timeline for RTE to come back to the BCI to outline its proposals? Will it only be required to provide such accountability annually?

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