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RTE sues TV3 in dispute over payments for digital transmission services
2015-03-09
Hearing Or Decision
Summary
RTE has filed a lawsuit against TV3, seeking roughly €1 million in unpaid fees for digital transmission services. The case was admitted to the Commercial Court on Monday by Mr Justice Brian McGovern following a consent between the parties. RTE, represented by Cian Ferriter SC, claims €734,000 for 2013 DTT multiplexing and transmission services and an additional €287,000 for 2014 services, arguing that TV3 has failed to pay the amounts owed. TV3, represented by Maurice Collins SC, has a defence to the claim. RTE alleges that TV3's refusal to pay the outstanding sums will have commercial consequences and that TV3 relies on RTE's transmission services for its digital broadcasts. RTE cites a January ComReg review that confirmed the tariffs were correctly calculated, yet TV3 has not settled the debts. The dispute is set to return to court later this year.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: RTE sues TV3 in dispute over payments for digital transmission services. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2015-03-09 Publication
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