I wish to inquire about the broadcasting (amendment) Bill, which is to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009. It is to deal with the funding of public broadcasting over the next five years and replace the television licence with the broadcasting charge. It is supposed to be introduced in 2015. Could the Tánaiste indicate when in 2015 it will be introduced?

With regard to the broadcasting (amendment) Bill, there is a chance it may be introduced before the end of this year, or possibly early next year. A similar schedule applies to issues concerning broadcasting charges.