Vol. 473 No. 5
177 Mr. Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications when he will grant a broadcasting licence to a television company (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1939/97]
A decision as to whether South Coast Community Television is to be licensed to provide its services has not yet been taken. The Deputy will be aware that a team of consultants, nominated by the European Broadcasting Union, has been engaged to advise me on the technical aspects of the South Coast application in the first instance. I hope to have the consultants' report in the near future and I will make a decision in the matter as soon as possible thereafter.
