Radio applications and stakeholder views
Asked about approaches concerning private commercial radio in Dublin or Cork and whether community broadcasting groups’ views were being considered, the Minister said various individuals, communities and groups had contacted the Department, but he did not have a list. Members also exchanged brief remarks about the forthcoming Bill.
It will be interesting to see whether the Leyden philosophy or the Burke philosophy prevails in this matter. I would like to ask the Minister whether he has been approached in relation to applications for private commercial radio in regard to either Dublin or Cork?
Comment on this
Various letters have been received from all sorts of interest groups, individuals and communities who are interested in the forthcoming legislation. There is a feeling among the public that at last something is going to be done about this matter. Various interest groups, community and otherwise, have been sending letters about this matter.
Comment on this
Can I take it, a Cheann Comhairle, that the Minister is taking on board the views of the National Community Broadcasting Association?
Comment on this
Various groups have been in communication with the Department but I have not got the exact list before me. The community broadcasting groups, private groups, RTE staff and various associations have expressed their views.
Comment on this
It will be a radio Bill to regularise the situation and it should have been introduced before now.