John Ellis (Fianna Fail)

The ethos of local radio is being attacked. No single local radio station should be allowed to control other local stations. One group controlling three or four stations is not in the interest of local radio, nor is it in the best interests of communities which depend on local radio to air local grievances and issues. I note that programming is being changed by the new owners, especially in the case of my local station. I call for a debate on this issue as early as possible in the new year.