Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on having a feasibility study of introducing a special television licence on a composite basis for self catering chalets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37569/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The requirement to have a television licence is set out in the Wireless Telegraphy Acts, 1926 to 1988. Under this legislation a licence is required in respect of each location at which a television set is kept.

I have recently submitted proposals for new broadcasting legislation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources for the purposes of holding a public consultation on the proposals under the eConsultation initiative. These proposals include proposed amendments to the statutory basis for the television licence regime.

I propose to introduce a Broadcasting Bill into the Houses of the Oireachtas in 2007 in the light of the outcome of the consultation process.