asked the Minister for Communications if the Government have considered the publication of either a Green Paper or a White Paper on broadcasting in view of the major technological changes which are taking place in this sphere and in order to ensure that future options are developed in an orderly fashion.

The Government are satisfied that broadcasting policy is being developed in an orderly manner taking fully into account foreseeable technological changes. They believe that this policy is generally welcomed, that there has been ample opportunity to debate the issues involved, both in the Oireachtas and elsewhere, and that there is no need for the publication of a Green or White Paper on broadcasting.