asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he is aware of numerous complaints to Radio Telefís Éireann regarding poor reception of its transmission in the Nire Valley, County Waterford; and if he will request the authority to erect a transformer on Knockcasheen where a free site has been offered.
Written Answers. - Television Reception.
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I am aware that this is one of a number of areas where television reception is not satisfactory at present. Improvement of television reception is primarily a matter for RTE. I understand that no plans have yet been made for dealing with the Nire Valley as RTE are concentrating on improving reception in the more populous areas first.
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asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he is aware of the poor television reception in the areas of Cahir, Newcastle, Ardfinnan, Clogheen and Ballyporeen, County Tipperary; and if he will request the RTE Authority to have it improved.
I am aware that television reception in parts of this area is not satisfactory at present.
Improvement of television reception is primarily a matter for RTE. I understand that RTE intend to carry out a survey of the area in the next three months in order to determine what improvements are necessary and practicable.