Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2010
542 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of occasions on which he has met with representatives of management or staff of the public and private broadcasting sectors in each of the past three years to date; the subject matter of such discussions; the outcome and the degree to which such talks are ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3839/10]
View answerIn the context of the development of broadcasting policy in the past three years my officials and I have had cause, on a regular basis, to meet with the various interests that comprise the broadcasting sector including but not limited to commercial broadcasters, public service broadcasters and independent producers.
I am not in a position to inform the Deputy on the precise number of occasions I have met with representatives of management or staff of the public and private broadcasting sectors. As stated above these discussions have related to various aspects of broadcasting policy and policy implementation. I take full account, as appropriate, of such discussions in the formulation and implementation of broadcasting policy.
543 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of occasions on which he has met with representatives of management or staff of An Post in each of the past three years to date; the subject matter for discussion; the outcome of such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3840/10]
View answerAs Minister with responsibility for policy in the postal sector, and as the main shareholder in An Post, both I and my officials regularly meet representatives from An Post to discuss a range of matters of importance to the company. These meetings cover the full range of postal issues, from corporate governance to wider postal policy issues.
The Government's core policy goal for the postal sector is to ensure that Irish customers, both business and residential, enjoy competitively priced, high quality postal services.
