TV3 STATEMENT

For further information:

Sharon McHugh
TV3 PRESS OFFICE
+3531 419 3430 / 087 922 4143
sharon.mchugh@tv3.ie
publicity@tv3.ie

Ciara Byrne
+353 1 419 3329 / 087 3199732
ciara.byrne@tv3.ie

TV3 GROUP RELEASE
IMMEDIATE: Wednesday 27th January 2010 

TV3 welcomes Minister Ryan’s move to bring the regulation of broadcast premium rate services within the remit of ComReg, so long as there will be clear rules which will be applied consistently and fairly to all broadcasters including those in the State sector.

There is now an unprecedented level of broadcasting regulation in Ireland. It is imperative that The Department of Communications is absolutely clear about which regulator is responsible for which regulation.

In relation to PLAY TV, TV3 has at all times engaged co-operatively with the various regulatory authorities who have been involved, and has implemented any changes requested by them. We note that the BAI’s recent judgements concern complaints pre-dating changes introduced to the service last November. The service provider has been notified by TV3 of the BAI’s concerns. TV3 will insist on the highest compliance standards.

ENDS.

For further information: Teresa Murray/ Ciara Byrne
TV3 PRESS OFFICE +353 1 419 3428/ 329
+353 85 1744 279/ +353 87 319 9732
Teresa.Murray@tv3.ie
Ciara.byrne@tv3.ie
publicity@tv3.ie
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