Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Banagher (Offaly) Cable Television.
- Banagher cable television franchise 6 speeches
Suir Nore Relays received a conditional letter of intent for the Banagher cable licence after competing with J.K. Relays. Asked about possible bias, the Minister said he followed his officials’ advice.
Mr. Cowen, Jim Mitchell, Terry Leyden
- Delicensing television deflectors 3 speeches
Leyden asked about proposals to delicense deflectors serving rural Offaly. The Minister said it was a separate question, and Leyden noted his question had been ruled out of order.
Terry Leyden, Jim Mitchell
asked the Minister for Communications the company which have obtained the franchise for cable television in Banagher, County Offaly.
Comment on this
A letter of intent to issue a cable licence, subject to fulfilment of certain conditions, has been issued to Suir Nore Relays Limited, Cabra Road, Thurles, County Tipperary. A licence will be issued when the terms attached to the letter of intent have been complied with.
Comment on this
Has the Minister any bias against J.K. Relays? They have been successful in gaining franchises in other areas.
Comment on this
As has been my practice since I became Minister I accept always the advice of my officials, a change from what happened before I became Minister.
Comment on this
Has the Minister any proposals to bring before the House for the delicensing of deflectors which were to facilitate rural areas of County Offaly?
Comment on this
That is another question and if the Deputy wishes to table another question I will be delighted to answer it.