asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs whether the question of setting up (a) commercial radio stations or (b) local radio stations has been considered; if so, to what effect; and whether any applications for the setting up of such stations have been received from interested parties.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Establishment of Radio Stations.
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Applications received from parties interested in the setting up of stations of the kind mentioned by the Deputy have been considered from time to time but have not been granted. Amending legislation would be necessary to enable any broadcasting station other than one operated by Radio Telefís Éireann to be licensed.