asked the Minister for Communications the number of applications for licences he has received from the Independent Radio and Television Commission since 1 January 1989 under section 8 of the Radio and Television Act, 1988; the number of these licences which have been granted; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the delay in processing applications is causing problems for those organising community weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Radio and Television Broadcasting Licences.
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Two applications for licences under section 8 of the Radio and Television Act, 1988, have been received from the Commission since 1 January 1989. The licences were issued without delay. My Department does not have any other applications for such licences on hands at present.