Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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1627. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed public service broadcasting charge, if he has considered different charging structures for commercial premises from those levied on residential properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33061/14]

Alex White (Dublin South, Labour)
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The Programme for Government commits to examining the role and collection of the TV licence fee in light of existing and projected convergence of technologies and to transforming the TV licence into a household based Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) Charge to be applied to all eligible households and applicable businesses, regardless of the device used to access content or services.In line with these commitments, my Department is involved in the ongoing analysis and policy development work that is necessary in advance of the implementation of any changes that may be required. This work includes detailed consideration of the nature of any charges on commercial premises. I am also reviewing the results of a public consultation process on the introduction of the proposed PSB Charge and the outcome of a Value for Money (VFM) Review on the charge, which was conducted by my Department last year.