Thomas P. Broughan
Question:408. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a decision will be made by RTE to move all children’s programming to RTEjr from RTE Two. [49393/13]
View answerTuesday, 19 November 2013
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Section 103 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 provides that a corporation requires my consent for new services and variations in channels. I have received a submission from RTÉ in respect of the proposal to which the Deputy refers and it is currently being examined by my Department in order to consider its public value. My Department has also consulted with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland in respect of the sectoral impact of this proposal. I expect to be in a position to make a decision in the matter shortly.