asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if Telefís Éireann has made a complete survey of the areas to be supplied by the service; if Connemara has been included in this survey; and if the Authority is satisfied that an adequate service can be supplied to the Connemara area having regard to the difficulties of the terrain.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Television Service for Connemara.
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Under the Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960, it is the function of the Authority to provide a national television service and the Deputy's questions are, therefore, proper to the Authority. I understand that the sites for the main transmitters were selected following a general survey but that the precise areas within which satisfactory coverage will be available can only be determined after the transmitters have been brought into operation.