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Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2019
- Sponsor
- Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment
- Introduced
- 31 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2024
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Allows Broadcasting Authority to raise levy for working capital needs, not just current expenses, and extends levy to content provision contract holders to include new market entrants.
- Permits TV licence fee receipts to fund up to 50% of Broadcasting Authority expenses, with remainder from broadcaster levies, capped to ensure industry contribution.
- Creates grant scheme for journalists in local and community radio to promote professional journalistic practices, administered through Broadcasting Funding Scheme.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage32nd Dáil31 Jul 2019
- Second Stage32nd Dáil2 Oct 2019
Debates
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