Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 47: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the development of an Irish language radio station for young persons; if he intends to progress this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5819/05]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, BCI, recently conducted a survey to determine the level of interest among the younger generation in Irish language radio programmes. The survey was co-funded by the commission, my own Department and by Foras na Gaeilge. The BCI published the results of the survey on 20 January 2005 and I intend to discuss those results with the relevant parties in the near future.

As I have already outlined to the House, this issue was brought forward in the context of the report of Coimisiún na Gaeltachta and in subsequent discussions by the advisory committee established by me to advise in regard to practical actions to implement the recommendations of the commission. Responsibility for the overall issue of establishing any such radio service on a national basis would rest with the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.