Thomas P. Broughan
Question:186 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has considered the far-reaching implications of the decision by the BBC to offer its full range of services on an unencrypted satellite, the footprint of which will cover Ireland from the end of June 2003; if his attention has been drawn to the adverse impact this will have on the indigenous broadcasting sector and on cable and MDS companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15038/03]