Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there are any issues over potential interference with TV receptions for Saorview viewers here with the roll out of 4G in view of the problems that OfCom in the UK have identified for up to 2.3 million British freeview households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9164/13]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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This is an issue that will arise right across the EU as 4G services are rolled out. My Department is aware that organisations in several countries including Ofcom have conducted studies on the potential problem.

A group has been established by my Department to examine the degree to which this issue may arise in Ireland when the roll-out of 4G services commences later in 2013.

This group comprises officials from my Department, as well as representatives from ComReg, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, RTÉ and the mobile industry and its focus is on assessing the potential for any interference in regard to households that use “free to air” television and to identify any possible remedial measures that may be required.