Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister for the information he has provided. He has basically answered Deputy Ó Fearghaíl's question. Bhí sé ag iarraidh a fháil amach an mbeidh na crainn cumarsáide agus tarchuradóirí seo ar fáil do na comhlachtaí sin. Can I take it that the Minister has been reassured by RTE that these sites will continue to be available for other purposes? Will they be available to radio stations, emergency blue-light services and telephone companies? If these masts were to become unavailable, it would interfere with the daily lives of those who depend on them for the provision of services. Can I take it the Minister, who has general responsibility for communications, will ensure these sites continue to be available to those who need them in order to provide services to the public?

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