Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 March 2006
130 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has sought or received information from the various sporting codes in regard to free-to-air televised coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8586/06]
View answerLast December I announced my intention to commence a review required under section 9 of the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act 2003. The purpose of the review is to consider if the list of events designated in 2003 should be amended. As part of the review I initiated a public consultation process and wrote to sports organisations and broadcasters. I have received submissions from event organisers, broadcasters and members of the public via written submission, e-mail and on an Internet forum. The submissions received have been made available on my Department's website. A report on the review is being prepared in my Department and I intend to complete the review shortly.
