Emigrant Support Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2005

Wednesday, 2 February 2005

Questions (136)

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Question:

187 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, during the course of his recent visit to Irish emigrant groups in London, the issue of providing RTE television for Irish persons living in England was raised; his views on whether such a service is viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2769/05]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. D. Ahern)

I am aware of the interest of some Irish people living in Britain in seeing Irish television programmes and will keep my colleague the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources advised of the views of our community abroad on this matter.