Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012
267. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he will request that RTE address issues raised by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry regarding digital switchover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40149/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDigital switchover refers to the process of switching off the free to air analogue television network and replacing it with a digital free to air network.
As part of digital Switchover my Department is managing a national information and awareness campaign and also at a local level around the Country, a Digital Switchover Community Outreach Programme.
Under the Broadcasting Act 2009 RTÉ is responsible for the roll-out, coverage and operation of the new digital network called SAORVIEW. Part 8 of the same Act provides that the development of the RTÉ network is an operational matter for RTÉ. I have therefore sent the specific details of your question to both SAORVIEW and RTÉ Network Limited. I have asked that they follow up directly with the individual.
