Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2010
219 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when RTÉ will be in a position to conclude its digital tests and issue the Saorview logo to manufacturers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22445/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with section 130 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009 RTÉ is required to take steps to promote the availability of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) receiver equipment. In relation to such equipment (receivers, televisions and set top boxes), RTÉ has contracted Teracom to test receivers against the Irish DTT specification. A manufacturer must submit their products to Teracom for testing and once the product has passed the tests they can apply to RTÉ to use the RTÉ SAORVIEW logo. This logo will indicate compatibility with the Irish DTT specification.
This testing and certification process is an operational and contractual matter for RTÉ. That said, I have been informed by RTÉ, however, that Teracom have received enquiries from a number of parties expressing interest in submitting receivers for test. To date, one manufacturer has submitted a receiver and this is currently being tested. I understand that RTÉ is aware of a number of other manufacturers that have expressed interest. RTÉ only issues the Saorview logo on completion of this technical certification process.
