Ivan Yates
Question:67 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if her attention has been drawn to the report by the Director of Telecommunication Regulation published in July 1998 relating to the issuing of temporary licences for television deflector operations pending the availability of digital transmission system; her views on this report and whether the Government will give consent to the relevant regulations and licensing terms to ensure this is done; the discussions if any she has had since this publication with the regulator on the matter in order to expedite the availability of multichannel television services to many rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17744/98]