Radio Broadcasting

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2017

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Ceisteanna (424)

Jonathan O'Brien

Ceist:

424. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of community radio stations operating during 2017; and the names of these stations. [51424/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) is responsible for the licensing of independent radio broadcasting services in Ireland, including the licensing of community broadcasters. I have no function in the licensing of broadcast services.

Further information about the number of Community Radio stations in Ireland can be found on the BAI website at http://www.bai.ie/en/broadcasters or by contacting their offices at 2-5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2 D02 XP29 Tel [phone].

Question No. 425 answered with Question No. 422.