Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)

Is the Minister not concerned that, if there is a gap between the BBC switching off analogue and the establishment of multiplex in this country, there will be huge competitive advantages for the likes of Sky and other satellite broadcasters which already have significant digital presence?

Can the Minister provide details of the closed area proposed for the first working trial? What are the implications for those living within that closed area?

The Minister said digital services were already available on the Internet. Increasingly, television services will be available through the Internet. Has the Minister any proposals regarding the use of devices, such as mobile telephones or laptops, to avail of broadcasting services outside the traditional channels such as analogue or satellite? Has he any interest in developing a licensing system for such use?

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