asked the Minister for Communications if he will outline his policy in relation to the charges which will apply to the third television channel for the supply of service/equipment to it from RTE; whether he will give an assurance that in the event of a dispute on the level of such charges he will allow the matter to be resolved by independent arbitration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Third Television Channel Charges.
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Because the third TV channel will be distributed by means of cable and MMDS transmission systems I do not anticipate that RTE will be involved in the supply of service or equipment to that channel as provided for under section 16 of the Radio and Television Act, 1988.