Legislative Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2012

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Questions (224)

Michael McGrath

Question:

316 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he expects that certain powers regarding the concentration of media ownership will be transferred from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20107/12]

Written answers

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Deputy Richard Bruton)

Draft heads of the Consumer and Competition Bill which, inter alia, give effect to the recommendations of the Advisory Group on Media Mergers, were approved by Government in July 2011 and were then forwarded to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for drafting. I expect the Bill to be published later this year.