Docklands and broadcasting legislation
Terence Flanagan asks about the Docklands dissolution and broadcasting-charge Bills; the former is expected before summer, while the latter is planned for later in the year.
The Minister will be familiar with the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Bill. The authority cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of euro due to engaging in reckless speculative property development. What is the position with that Bill and will it be introduced before the summer? Also, what is the position with the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill, which will change the current television licence to a broadcasting charge in the future?
Comment on this
Like the Deputy and my constituency colleague, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, I have a constituency interest in the Dublin Docklands Development Authority legislation. The heads of that Bill were passed by the Cabinet three or four weeks ago and we expect to have the legislation before the summer recess. I do not know whether it will be dealt with and completed before the recess.
The other legislative measure will be ready later this year.