Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019
Public bill · Government · Presented
Changes how the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is funded and how it can charge broadcasters. It would let the Authority use part of TV licence income for its regulatory work, widen the rules on levy exemptions or deferrals, and make sure some newer broadcasters, including those using content provision contracts, can be brought into the levy system where appropriate. It also creates a grant scheme to support good journalism in local and community radio, and removes an old copyright exception for broadcasts in cable services.
Formal long title
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009 to amend and extend the power of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to impose a levy on certain broadcasters; in relation to the levy, to amend provisions concerning exemptions, deferrals and refunds; to provide for payment to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland of a portion of fees from television licences; to amend provisions concerning content provision contracts; to provide for a scheme of grants for promotion of professional journalistic practices in certain sound broadcasters; to amend the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 ; and to provide for related matters.
Last updated 14 November 2024
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- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) Dáil
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019: Referral to Select Committee Dáil
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage Dáil
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage Dáil