Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
419 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Government’s plans for analogue switch-off in the era of digital broadcasting; if a final date has been set; the likely impact of decisions in this regard in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1438/05]
View answerDigital broadcasting is now available in Ireland through a number of cable and satellite networks. The terrestrial broadcasting system is an analogue platform and it will be necessary to upgrade this platform to a digital terrestrial platform over time. I am examining proposals in this regard. Specific analogue switch-off dates will be considered in light of progress in upgrading to a national digital terrestrial platform. Ireland is party to international agreements with regard to spectrum usage, including agreements with the UK, which are revised on an ongoing basis.
