Broadcasting Charge

1073. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when he or his predecessor received, and will publish, the research commissioned by Coimisiún na Meán on the feasibility of an audiovisual content levy and fund; who conducted the research, and what their recommendations were; and the estimates included in the research of the potential revenue …

1076. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the estimated annual financial yield of a levy (details supplied) if it was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18808/25]

1077. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide details of the research carried out by his Department into the merits of introducing a levy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18809/25]

1078. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding supports for independent media sectors, including the scripted and non-scripted sectors; if additional ring-fenced supports can be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18817/25]

1079. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if his Department has carried out a comparative analysis of EU countries that have introduced the so called ‘Netflix levy’; if this was considered as part of his assessment regarding its possible introduction in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18818/25]

1082. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he plans to publish Coimisiún na Mean's report or any other policy evidence relating to levies on streaming services to fund the Irish film and television production sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18828/25]

1092. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if, in light of the Government’s decision to delay the introduction of a content levy on international streaming platforms under the revised Broadcasting Bill requiring Ministerial sign-off before any levy can be imposed, he will outline how the Government’s decision to delay the introduction o…

1093. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an assessment has been made of the cultural and economic impact of postponing a revenue stream that could generate up to €20 million annually for investment in Irish film, television and digital media; the rationale for excluding RTÉ and TG4 from eligibility for the new media fund; how the G…

1094. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will commit to engaging in urgent consultation with Coimisiún na Meán, content creators and public broadcasters to develop a future-focused media strategy that protects consumers while holding global streaming platforms to account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19574/25]

1095. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will publish the Coimisiún na Meán viability report into the content levy without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19575/25]

1104. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will publish the Coimisiún na Meán viability report into the content levy without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19689/25]

1105. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will publish without delay the Coimisiún na Meán viability report into the content levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19699/25]

1109. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will publish the Coimisiún na Meán viability report into the content levy without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20071/25]

1135. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he is planning to implement the audiovisual media services levy, as provided for under Article 13(2) of the AVMSD (Directive (EU) 2018/1808); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21022/25]

1137. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Levy, as provided for under Article 13(2) of the AVMSD (Directive (EU) 2018/1808); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21187/25]