Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 35: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views, in view of the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, on the possibility of merging the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and ComReg; his further views on the overall proposals for his Department from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35513/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The possibility of merging the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and ComReg is one of a range of proposals made by the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes in relation to my Department. In the context of the 2010 Estimates and Budget preparations, my Department, in common with all Departments, has submitted a list of detailed expenditure options taking account of the proposals in the Report of the Special Group as well as other possible options. It would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage on any of the proposals pending the outcome of the Estimates and Budget processes.