With regard to the proposals from the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to change the existing television licence to a broadcasting charge, it is telling people, even if they do not have a television, that they will have to pay for Internet and broadband access. When will there be proper broadband coverage for everyone?

Are we talking about legislation here?

Yes. Where is the promised broadcasting Bill which will have to give effect to this change?

Is legislation promised in this area?

What is the Government proposing to do?

The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources promised it. He announced yesterday that there would be a broadcasting tax.

Will a new Bill not have to be brought before the House?

Sorry, Deputy. Is there promised legislation?

There will have to be legislation to bring it in.

I will ask the Taoiseach to reply.

The Minister has not brought his recommendations in this area before the Government yet. Deputy Healy-Rae will be aware that with changes in technology, people receive information and news in a much-expanded form compared to what they had been used to years ago.