Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
146 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with RTÉ regarding the station’s slowness with regard to the development of a digital platform in view of the fast changing nature of television broadcasting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31276/04]
View answerA framework for the establishment of a digital terrestrial television, DTT, network was provided for under the Broadcasting Act 2001. The Act envisaged the roll out of DTT with private sector involvement. A public tender competition, however, did not result in the award of a licence.
My Department has continued to explore, with RTÉ, how Ireland can best plan for the digital future. I am reviewing options for the development of DTT, including the possibility of a DTT demonstration project.
