Dáil Éireann - Volume 383 - 19 October, 1988 - Written Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 383 - 19 October, 1988

Written Answers. - Broadcasting Regulations.

Mr. P. O'Malley Mr. P. O'Malley

180. Mr. P. O'Malley asked the Minister for Communications the regulations which apply to low power sound broadcasting services and internal television services in hospitals and educational institutions; if such broadcasts are currently in breach of the Sound Broadcasting and Wireless Telegraphy Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Communications (Mr. R. Burke) Raphael P. Burke

Minister for Communications (Mr. R. Burke): Section 8 (2) of the Radio and Television Act, 1988, empowers the Independent Radio and Television Commission to consider applications for the provision of low power sound broadcasting services in such institutions.

I am aware that services such as “Hospital Radio” currently exist. Any such services that are distributed on a closed circuit basis by wire do not require to be licensed.

Dáil Éireann 383 Written Answers. Broadcasting Regulations.

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