Dáil Éireann - Volume 450 - 07 March, 1995

Written Answers. - Television Services.

143. Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications if he will have arrangements made to investigate the provision of television channels (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4860/95]

Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (Mr. Lowry): At the request of my Department, the company which holds the franchise for this area has carried out extensive research and testing. It has identified a number of difficulties, some technical and some involving issues, such as the lack of permission from local householders or landowners to site equipment on their premises.

I am currently having a technical inspection of the area carried out by officers of my Department, the results of which I will communicate to the Deputy as soon as they are to hand.