Vol. 455 No. 8
395 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications when new legislation will be introduced to legalise community television, as promised in the Programme A Government of Renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13193/95]
The Programme for Government A Government of Renewal, stated that the Government would seek to allow competition between community television deflection systems and existing MMDS franchise holders, in compliance with proper frequency management and international obligations, and subject to the resolution of current legal proceedings. Judgement in those proceedings is expected in the near future. The matter being sub judice then, the Deputy will understand that it would be inappropriate for me to pre-empt the court's decision by speculating as to what legislation, if any, might be needed.
