Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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580. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the Future of Media Commission; when the findings of the Commission will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19386/22]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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A healthy, independent and well-functioning media system is critical to our democracy, providing a platform for diverse opinion, challenge and debate. It also plays a key role in our cultural vibrancy and development, not least in supporting Irish content in a globalised marketplace.

Recognising this vital role played by the wider media sector in our society, the Government established the Future of Media Commission, Chaired by Professor Brian MacCraith, to consider the way forward at a time of profound change and significant challenges.

The Commission's task was a complex one, to examine how we might put in place a sustainable framework for the wider media sector; for print, for radio, and for all other platforms. It was about how we can enable greater accessibility, equality, diversity and inclusivity in the media; support environmental sustainability, and promote our language, our culture and our creativity.

Given the wide ranging and far reaching recommendations which the Commission have addressed, it is only right that we give the report very careful and detailed consideration. The Commission's work must also be considered in the context of a range of other complex and inter-related issues in the media and wider digital space.

Following further consideration by An Taoiseach, myself and other key Ministers, it is intended to bring the report to Government, after which it will be published.