Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 January 2006
615 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with the Ryder Cup promoters, television interests or other sporting authorities or agencies with a view to meeting the expressed wishes of various interests in respect of broadcasting rights for the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1978/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra616 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of the discussions that have taken place between his Department and sporting organisations with a view to clarification of the extent to which each sport is likely to be covered by way of terrestrial television services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1979/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra617 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position in regard to television and broadcasting rights in respect of the Ryder Cup; if the services are likely to be free to air or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1980/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra650 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the nature of discussions he has had with sporting organisations, television or other broadcasting authorities in regard to the availability of free to air or terrestrial services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2013/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra651 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals to review the full extent of sporting events likely to be made available free to air through television in the next two years; his preferred options in this regard; his proposals to achieve such objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2014/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 615, 616, 617, 650 and 651 together.
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 131 on 25 January 2006.
