Dáil Éireann - Volume 503 - 20 April, 1999

Written Answers. - Teletext Subtitles.

455. Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the plans, if any, she has to require all broadcasters to ensure that all television programmes are subtitled through teletext, in order to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing viewers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9992/99]

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Miss de Valera): I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 496 on 23 March 1999.

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