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Television Licence Fee

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 July 2021

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

Ceisteanna (114)

Paul McAuliffe

Ceist:

114. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to reform the television licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38380/21]

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The Programme for Government provided for the establishment of the Future of Media Commission to consider the future of print, broadcast, and online media in a platform agnostic fashion. The independent commission, chaired by Professor Brian MacCraith, is tasked with examining the challenges facing the sector and to consider the extent to which the current models of delivery are the appropriate ones for the next 10 years. It is examining how the public service media can be funded in a way that is sustainable, gives greater security of funding, ensures independent editorial oversight and delivers value for money to the public. This includes consideration of the current television licence fee model.

It is expected that the Commission's Report will be completed at the end of July and I look forward to receiving their recommendations which will inform future policy for the media sector, including funding for public service broadcasting.

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