Local radio legislation

Summary

The Minister plans legislation to license and regulate local and community radio. Asked about public control, he said discussing details before introducing the legislation would be premature.

Toddy O'Sullivan Mr. O'Sullivan Labour Party

asked the Minister for Communications the plans, if any, he has regarding local radio; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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Ray Burke Mr. R. Burke Fianna Fáil

I intend to bring legislative proposals to provide a legal framework for the licensing and regulation of local and community radio before the Oireachtas in the current session.

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Dick Spring Mr. Spring Labour Party

If the Minister is bringing forward legislation will there be a certain amount of public control to ensure a proper balance in broadcasting? Has the Minister decided on that aspect as yet?

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Ray Burke Mr. R. Burke Fianna Fáil

It would be totally premature to go into the details of legislation prior to bringing it into the House. It is not my intention to go into that now.

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