A decision on the proposal by Bob Geldof to set up an Irish music television station has been deferred until the Minister for the Arts meets the Independent Radio and Television Commission. ail last night that she personally hoped "that the channel can be established and that it will be a success". However, she said that the IRTC (Independent Radio and Television Commission) (IRTC) had asked her to defer her decision until the Commission it discusses the matter with her.

Ms de Valera told Mr Donal Carey (FG, Clare) and Mr Enda Kenny (FG, Mayo) that "it is not unreasonable to afford the IRTC this opportunity and I hope to meet them shortly".