Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2004
51 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will publish a Green Paper regarding recent windfall profits for holders of radio spectrum licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10201/04]
View answerI have no plans to publish a Green Paper on the matter. I am undertaking a fundamental review of the radio licensing regime in Ireland. Among the many complex issues being considered in that review is the value of radio licences and how the public interest is best served in the licensing process. My Department has engaged external advisers to assist in the review. The independent advisers will submit their final report to me shortly and I intend to then hold a public consultation on the matter.
