Written answers

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Broadcasting Services

11:00 pm

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 1565: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the use of spectrum freed up from the analogue television switch off. [33124/10]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The use of the spectrum that will be released following the switchover from analogue to digital broadcasting, the 'digital dividend' has been the subject of public consultations by ComReg, the Irish spectrum management authority. Spectrum policy relating to the digital dividend involves balancing the competing demands of different, though converging, sectors and identifying priorities and a way forward prior to switchover. It is my policy and ComReg's obligation to ensure that this valuable spectrum is used so as to support and promote the development and operation of efficient, effective and innovative communications services to deliver economic, social and cultural benefits whilst also ensuring a fair return to the Exchequer for the use of a valuable national resource.

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