Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

The amendments in group 16 relate to the commercial activities of public service broadcasters. Amendment No. 181 proposes that, following consultation with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources will set the daily time for broadcasting advertisements by RTE and TG4. Amendment No. 186 requires RTE and TG4 to conduct transactions between their commercial and public service objects on an arms length and commercial terms basis.