Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 297: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if in view of the various submissions he has received from representatives of people with hearing difficulties, he will introduce legislation governing broadcasting; if he will meet the concerns expressed in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28342/05]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 298: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the requirements of people with hearing difficulties in respect of sub-titling and sign language of television programmes; if he intends to introduce specific policies in this regard, directly or in the course of the Broadcasting Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28343/05]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 299: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for improved sub-titling and sign language throughout broadcasting in line with the requirements of those with hearing difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28344/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 to 299, inclusive, together.

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 568 on Wednesday, 28 September 2005.