Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2007
45 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will publish the Deloitte and Touche and William Fry report on the future of TG4; the way he envisages TG4 will be financed in the long term; the arrangements for the independence of TG4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23057/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deloitte and Touche and William Fry report referred to by the Deputy, was prepared to aid the establishment of TG4 as an independent statutory body. It has always been the intention to publish the report at an appropriate time.
TG4 became an independent statutory body from 1 April last, a result of a Government decision taken in July 2006. A Project Management Group, chaired by my Department and comprised of representatives from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, RTÉ and TG4, oversaw the process.
Given that the process has now been completed, arrangements are being made to publish the report. The report itself contains some commercially sensitive information that might not be published.
In relation to financing, TG4 will continue to receive public funds to finance its operations, along with the income it receives from advertising.
