Seanad debates

Thursday, 6 December 2007

11:00 am

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

I ask the Leader for a debate on the role of the national broadcaster in its public service commitment. I raise this in the context of Cumann Lúthchleas Gael and its decision to change the schedule of GAA games for the 2008 season. I am concerned that our national sporting organisation is embarking on a route of pay-to-watch television for its matches. I understand it has the right to its self-determination when raising revenue and so on. However, it would be wrong for an abdication of coverage of our Gaelic games.

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