Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 January 2014
412. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider liaising with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with a view to revising the newly drafted sound and vision scheme so that it provides improved support and opportunities to community media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2814/14]
View answer413. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to the proposed public service broadcasting charge, if he will consider apportioning some of the income from the charge to support community broadcasting that operates on a not-for-profit basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2815/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 412 and 413 together.
I refer to the reply to Question No. 446 of 15 January 2014. The position is unchanged.
