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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 11 Nov 2003

Vol. 574 No. 1

Written Answers. - Radio Licensing.

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

124 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if advisers have been appointed to assist in the review of radio licensing announced by him on 14 August 2003; the identity of the advisers so appointed; when he expects the review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26273/03]

I have appointed OX Consultants to assist in the review of local radio licensing in Ireland. OX Consultants is a fully owned subsidiary of Rabobank.

I expect the review to be completed by the end of the year. The review will examine, inter alia, the processes through which radio licences are awarded in Ireland, having regard to comparative international experience, and will make recommendations on the licensing of services in the future. I expect the review to be completed by the end of the year.

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