Dail Speeches (Communications)

Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage

On December 9, 2003 by Eamon in Dail Speeches, Dail Speeches (Communications), Uncategorized

Mr. Eamon Ryan: I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.”I wish to share time with Deputies Gormley, Boyle, Twomey and Connolly. I introduce the Bill in the hope that we can have an open debate during …

Broadcasting Funding Bill

On November 26, 2003 by Eamon in Dail Speeches, Dail Speeches (Communications)

Mr. Eamon Ryan: I am glad of the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I give it a guarded welcome as I have a number of concerns with regard to its introduction. I hope the Minister will be able to …

Broadcasting Major Events Amendments Bill

On April 1, 2003 by Eamon in Dail Speeches, Dail Speeches (Communications)

Mr. Eamon Ryan: The key to the Minister’s speech is his saying that in protecting the public interest he also has to take into account the interests of event organisers and of broadcasters. The Minister also said he is considering …