Written answers

Wednesday, 20 January 2010

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Broadcasting Legislation

9:00 pm

Photo of Michael KennedyMichael Kennedy (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)
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Question 292: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland will allow complaints to be made by ordinary members of the public, that is, third parties, regarding the recent TV3 coverage of the Minister of Finance and his private health matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2280/10]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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This issue is a matter for the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The Broadcasting Act 2009 provides for the Compliance Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to accept complaints from the general public in relation to a range of issues. The grounds and procedures for making complaints are set out in Section 48 of the Act.

The Compliance Committee of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is an independent statutory body. I have no role in this regard.

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