Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2011
420 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage area (details supplied) in County Donegal that currently has Saorview coverage for digital television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21952/11]
Amharc ar fhreagra421 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage area in County Donegal that currently has Saorview coverage for digital television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21953/11]
Amharc ar fhreagra422 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the percentage of homes and businesses in County Donegal that currently have Saorview coverage for digital television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21954/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 420 to 422, inclusive, together.
RTÉ is an independent national public service broadcaster whose remit and obligations are set out in the Broadcasting Act 2009.
RTÉ has built, owns and controls the new national digital TV network which they call Saorview. RTÉ is also responsible for the coverage and operation of its Saorview TV network. Part 8 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, sets out RTÉ's powers and responsibilities in this regard. Therefore, I have no direct function in the matter raised by the Deputy.
RTÉ has established a dedicated website, www.saorview.ie, and a telephone helpline to assist the public to access Saorview. This website also provides, inter alia, information on coverage of Saorview.
The coverage checker on this website allows users to input their address. They will then see if their area is covered by RTÉ's Saorview network. Should the Deputy have further questions about specific areas, I am happy to pass them to RTÉ on his behalf for direct reply.
