63 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any, to which amending legislation is required in the wake of a recent settlement entered into by the national broadcaster wherein a liability was incurred and a settlement made; if any similar settlements have been made by other bodies, groups or agencies under his Department’s remit; his views on the interest of the taxpayer and the general entitlement of members of the public to an understanding of the right to protection of their good name unless and until substantive evidence exists which suggests a guilt or culpability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/11]

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63 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any, to which amending legislation is required in the wake of a recent settlement entered into by the national broadcaster wherein a liability was incurred and a settlement made; if any similar settlements have been made by other bodies, groups or agencies under his Department’s remit; his views on the interest of the taxpayer and the general entitlement of members of the public to an understanding of the right to protection of their good name unless and until substantive evidence exists which suggests a guilt or culpability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/11]

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1. 29 November 2011

   Broadcasting Standards

   63 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any, to which amending legislation is required in the wake of a recent settlement entered into by the national broadcaster wherein a liability was incurred and a settlement made; if any similar settlements have been made by other bodies, groups or agencies under his Department’s remit; his views on the interest of the taxpayer and the general entitlement of members of the public to an understanding of the right to protection of their good name unless and until substantive evidence exists which suggests a guilt or culpability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37377/11]

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