Designation of sporting events
A review, in accordance with section 9 of the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) (Amendment) Act, 2003 incorporating a public consultation process during which submissions were invited from members of the public on the existing list of designated events and the possible designation of additional events was initiated in the first half of 2009. The consultation process closed at the end of May 2009. The events currently designated under the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act, 1999 are as follows:
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The opening games, the semi-finals and the final of the European Football Championship Finals and the FIFA World Cup Finals Tournament.
Deferred basis
- Ireland's games in the Six Nations Rugby Football Championship.
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Where it is proposed to amend the existing list of designated events, the Minister will publish and invite comment in respect of any proposed amendments.