Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

I accept and appreciate the decision of the Chair. The new TETRA system, which I warmly welcome, will allow digital communications with Garda stations throughout the country. The system began to be rolled out in counties Cavan and Monaghan just before Christmas. Unfortunately, it is causing interference to television reception in the towns of Mullagh, Cootehill, Shercock, Bailieborough, Clones, Castleblayney, Ballybay and Monaghan. This is a particular problem for elderly people who depend on terrestrial television for entertainment. Many of them follow the soaps.