The question of whether the Heineken European Rugby Cup competition is televised is in the first instance a matter for the organisers of the event together with interested broadcasters. Where the event is to be televised it is again a matter for the organisers of the event and the relevant broadcaster or broadcasters to determine whether the event is broadcast live, in full and whether it will be broadcast on a free television service or on a subscription service. I have no function in these matters.
The Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act 1999 (Designation of Major Events) Order 2003 designates a number of sporting events as events of major importance to society which should, in the public interest, continue to be made available on free-to-air television services in Ireland. The Heineken European Rugby Cup competition has not been designated under the Act.