Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 June 2011
357 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the current structure of media ownership here and his further views on whether there is sufficient diversity of ownership in the local newspaper market. [15680/11]
View answer358 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the current structure of media ownership here and his viewson whether there is sufficient diversity of ownership in the national newspaper market. [15682/11]
View answer360 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to ensure adequate diversity of ownership in the emerging on-line media sector. [15686/11]
View answer373 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding legislation governing the ownership of all media based here; his plans to change current legislation and if there are any proposals to maintain a healthy diversity of ownership and opinion in our media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15804/11]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 357, 358, 360 and 373 together.
I have no function in the matters referred to in the Deputy's question. The Broadcasting Act 2009 sets out my legislative responsibilities in respect of broadcasting in this State.
In particular, the issue of general media ownership policy and media mergers does not fall within the remit of my Department. This is a matter for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
359 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the current structure of media ownership here and his further views on whether there is sufficient diversity of ownership in the national commercial radio market. [15684/11]
View answerThe issue of general media ownership policy and media mergers is a matter for the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation and I have no function in these matters.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is responsible for the regulation of the radio market and the granting of broadcasting licenses in this market. The Authority is an independent statutory body and accordingly I have no role in this regard.
361 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his view on the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ statement to the Advisory Group on Media Mergers 2008 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15690/11]
View answerI have no function in the matters referred to in the Deputy's question. The Broadcasting Act 2009 sets out my legislative responsibilities in respect of broadcasting in this State.
In particular, the issue of general media ownership policy and media mergers does not fall within the remit of my Department. This is a matter for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
362 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the current structure of media ownership in this country and if he believes there is sufficient diversity of ownership in the local radio market. [15693/11]
View answerThe issue of general media ownership policy and media mergers is a matter for the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and I have no function in these matters.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is responsible for the regulation of the local radio market and the granting of broadcasting licences in this market. The Authority is an independent statutory body and I have no role in this matter.
