Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 236: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with the RTÉ authorities in the past 12 months with particular reference to the future structure of public broadcasting services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14952/08]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 239: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he has had discussions with the private sector in regard to the future of broadcasting services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14955/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 239 together.

In the context of the development of broadcasting policy my officials and I have cause, on a regular basis, to meet with the various interests that comprise the broadcasting sector including but not limited to commercial broadcasters, public service broadcasters and independent producers.