Advertising Regulation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 November 2017

Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Ceisteanna (196)

Jonathan O'Brien

Ceist:

196. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that television service providers based and operating here are broadcasting recruitment advertisements for armed forces outside the State (details supplied); the steps he will take to ensure that persons here are not subject to the recruitment drives of other States' armed forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47320/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

The provision of broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services in the European Union is governed by the Audio Visual Media Services Directive (AVMSD).

Under the country of origin rules laid down by the AVMSD, audiovisual media services are only subject to the regulations in the Member State where they are established. They are not subject to the regulations in each individual Member State where they are made available and may not be subjected to such regulations except in the very limited circumstances provided for in Articles 3 and 4 of the AVMSD.

As the channel referred to in the question is licensed and regulated by the UK Regulator, OFCOM, I have no function in the matter.

Matters relating to the Defence Act 1954 are the responsibility of the Minister for Defence.