Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 November 2002

Adjournment Matters. - Satellite Space Allocation.

 

The Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926, although amended over the years, is still the primary legislation covering the use of radio communications. This Act was enacted long before satellites became a reality, and while it covers the licensing of wireless telegraph apparatus on land, sea and in the air, including terminals on the ground transmitting or receiving from satellites, its adequacy in relation to satellites in space is questionable. I am at present having a review of this legislation carried out with a view to proposing new legislation.

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