Jim O'Keeffe
Question:27 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she intends to agree to the application for an increase in the TV licence fee; and the figure she proposes. [4872/01]
Written Answers. - Television Licence Fee.
Deirdre Clune
Question:39 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she will arrange to publish the report from a company (details supplied) on the proposed licence fee increase by RTE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4908/01]
Brian O'Shea
Question:51 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has received the report commissioned from a company (details supplied) on the submission made by RTÉ regarding an increase in the licence fee; when she expects to make a decision on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4971/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 27, 39 and 51 together.
I refer the Deputies to the replies to Questions Nos. 130 and 131 on 1 February 2001. I have recently received the report of consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers in respect of RTE's application for an increase in the TV licence fee. I have no plans at present to publish its report. The report is being examined by officials of my Department and I will bring my proposals to Government for a decision in due course, as is the custom in these matters.