Broadcasting Act, 2001

General duty of Teilifís na Gaeilge.

46.—In performing its functions, Teilifís na Gaeilge—

(a) shall use its best endeavours to commission the making of, procure, adapt or originate programme material for the purposes of the broadcasting service referred to in section 45 (1) that is responsive to the interests and concerns of the whole community,

(b) shall—

(i) be mindful of the need for understanding and peace within the whole island of Ireland, and

(ii) ensure that the programme material aforesaid reflects the varied elements which make up the culture of the whole island of Ireland and have special regard for the elements which distinguish that culture, and, in particular, the Gaeltachtaí,

(c) shall uphold the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution, especially those relating to rightful liberty of expression, and

(d) shall have regard to the need for the formation of public awareness and understanding of the values and traditions of countries other than the State, including in particular those of the Member States of the European Union.