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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004

Tuesday, 30 November 2004

Questions (110)

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

147 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the introduction of a system of fines or penalty points for private radio and television companies for breaches of broadcasting regulations; if his attention has been drawn to recent comments from the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland that such a system would be preferable to the current situation whereby the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland either writes to warn of breaches or removes licences altogether; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31251/04]

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A fundamental review of radio licensing in Ireland is under way. A period of public consultation followed the publication of the OX report on radio licensing, including a public seminar on 14 September in Athlone. The purpose of the consultation phase was to seek the views of the many different stakeholders involved in radio broadcasting in Ireland. Submissions from all stakeholders were sought as part of the consultation.

Issues around enforcement of licence conditions, including the use of mechanisms such as fines, penalty points, warnings and licence removal, have been raised and discussed in the consultation process. I will be giving full consideration to all submissions received, including the submission received from the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, which comments on these issues.

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