Section 103(4) of the Broadcasting Act 2009 provides that where I propose to give my consent to a new broadcasting service or a variation in channels of the public service broadcasters, I am required to consult with the corporation concerned and such other persons as I consider appropriate. It is, therefore, at my discretion as to the extent of consultation in any given case. In the case to which the Deputy refers, I consulted with the following stakeholders: - Age Action Ireland;
- Broadcasting Authority of Ireland;
- Consumer Association of Ireland;
- Independent Broadcasters Ireland;
- Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed;
- National Consumer Agency;
- National Disability Authority;
- National Newspapers of Ireland;
- Office of the Minister for Children;
- Ombudsman for Children;
- RTÉ Audience Council;
- Setanta;
- TG4;
- TV3.
I am satisfied that this represented an appropriate level of consultation in this case.