Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 270: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of churches throughout the country from which broadcasting services have ceased arising from direction by the regulator on the grounds that such services were causing interference; if thought was given to the restoration or authorisation of such services through the use of modern broadcasting technology which would not cause interference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5502/07]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 271: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received information to the effect that the broadcasting of services from various churches throughout the country which were discontinued by order of the regulator could have been provided through digital broadcasting technology without interference with utility or emergency services; if he will issue direction to the regulator with a view to addressing these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5503/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together.

The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) is the statutory body responsible for spectrum management.

Should the Deputy require information on the operation of the Wireless Public Address System scheme which was launched by ComReg last year, I would advise that he contact ComReg directly on 01 804 9600/Lo call 1890 229668 or at www.askcomreg.ie.

ComReg has statutory responsibility for the management of the radio spectrum.