Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
336. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if UK-licensed television broadcasters that sell advertising aimed at the Irish market on an opt-out basis will be entitled to continue their operations here in the event of a no-deal Brexit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36552/20]
View answerTelevision broadcasters that obtain a broadcasting licence in one EU Member State can make their services available in all EU Member States, without having to obtain separate regulatory clearances. This is provided for under the country of origin principle set out in the Audiovisual Media Services Directive and is not impacted by whether there is a free trade agreement between the EU and UK.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, it is the responsibility of UK licensed television broadcasters that wish to continue to make services available within the EU to obtain the correct regulatory clearance in an EU Member State. UK-licensed broadcasters that have obtained EU licences will be entitled to continue to make their services available in Ireland and other EU member States.
