Copyright Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2011

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Questions (106)

Gerald Nash

Question:

127 Deputy Gerald Nash asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the illegal downloading of music; if he has any plans to bring forward legislation to counteract this growing problem for artists and the music industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13014/11]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

The issue of illegal downloading of music or other material is a copyright protection issue and as such comes within the policy area of the Department of Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation. Any proposals for legislation to protect against infringement of copyright by any means is a matter for that Department.