Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)

I thank the Minister for coming to the House. My pirouetting elephant is ill at the moment so I will not be trying to perform for anybody. The Minister is obviously aware that the submission process on the code of fairness, impartiality and objectivity is in train. That code arises from the Broadcasting Act 2009. Is the Minister satisfied that the code will address what is needed? Will that be the end of it or will we see further codes or additions to that code? As with Senator Paul Coghlan, I would like to know if there are any future plans to give any of the licence fee revenue to local radio stations, many of which carry out a public service remit. Every weekday, Ocean FM in Sligo carries current affairs. It is good local current affairs coverage with a national perspective where possible. I know other radio stations do the same thing. It is a matter we need to discuss in light of how the media are changing.