Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 207: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for the introduction of digital television services and phasing out of existing analogue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16983/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Digital television services are available in Ireland through a number of cable and satellite networks. The terrestrial broadcasting system is an analogue platform and it will be necessary to upgrade this platform to a digital terrestrial platform over time. I am examining options in this regard, and I have asked my Department to develop a digital terrestrial television pilot to explore further opportunities around the platform. Specific analogue switch-off dates will be considered in light of overall progress in upgrading to a national digital terrestrial platform.