The Government is facing fresh calls to scrap the levy which radio stations have to pay to fund the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).
Independent radio stations say its introduction in 2009 disproportionately affects them, and that it was brought in during the most severe downturn in revenues since the independent sector began.
They want funding for the BAI to come from the TV licence fee instead.
During the 2016 general election campaign, then Taoiseach Enda Kenny committed to scrapping the levy within the lifetime of the next Fine Gael Government.
However, no action has been taken.
There have been suggestions the Government may only halve the levy rather than scrapping it completely.
"We are committed to this"
Junior Housing Minister Damien English insists the Government is still committed to addressing the levy.
He observed: "[Communications Minister] Richard Bruton is bringing forward a broadcasting amendment bill, I think in the months ahead.
"With all the Brexit legislation, it could be delayed a little bit. But it's coming forward.
"In that, there's amendments that will deal with this levy. I think this will be a positive development."
He added: "I gather there's a lot of support for this across parties.
"The public sector broadcasting arm of all the local radio stations do great work and provide a great service."
Commercial radio bosses, meanwhile, are set to grill TDs this evening on their inaction when it comes to the issue.
Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, John Purcell, said they now need to see action after earlier pledges from politicians.
He suggested a 50% cut would be a "start" but not the full commitment.
He explained: "We've heard a lot of talk, and we want to see them walking the talk.
"We'll be looking for timeframes, and we'll be looking at how it's going to be delivered.
"We don't feel that any further delay is acceptable in the current environment."
Fianna Fáil, meanwhile, is among the parties calling for more money to be invested in local and regional radio.
The party's James Lawless suggested the extra money is needed to fund good quality local journalism.
