Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 328: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that full year, full cost radio/television licences must be obtained in respect of caravans and holiday homes even where such premises are used for only a number of weeks in the year; his views on arranging such licensing where appropriate on a part year basis at pro rata cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8261/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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There are no immediate plans to change the TV licensing regime as it currently relates to holiday or mobile homes. However, I have 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.

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.