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New Law to Regulate Play TV
Celebrate Valentine’s with Thomond RFC
Communications Minister Eamon Ryan presented to the Oireachtas a new law to halt malpractice by broadcasters in premium rate competitions. At the report stage of the Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009, Minister Ryan outlined new provisions under the Bill to tackle broadcasters who scam the public through premium rate services they provide i.e. competitions such as Play TV. Under the new law, TV3 for Play TV and RTÉ for competitions such as on the Late Late Show will come under the regulatory regime of ComReg. They will be obliged to have a licence to operate and must abide by the conditions of that licence. Failure to comply will result in possible suspension or revocation of the licence and broadcasters can be fined up to €250,000. Overcharging will be a separate offence and refunds will be allowed for under the legislation. The Bill, which is going through its final stages, is due to be signed into law in early February.
Munster rugby star Paul Warwick (centre) attended the Greenhills Hotel for the launch of the Thomond RFC Valentine’s Ball, to be held at the Greenhills on February 12. Paul is pictured with (left) Alice O’Farrell of Valentine’s Ball Organizing Committee, and Daphne Greene of the Greenhills Hotel.
With Valentine’s day fast approaching, there are lots of special events being organised around the City to mark the occasion. If you are looking for an exciting way to spend the evening, why not head to The Greenhills Hotel on Friday February 12th, for the Thomond Park RFC Valentine’s Ball. The event is being organised to help fund teams from Under-6s right up to the senior rugby squad. Ladies who attend this black tie event will be greeted with flowers and gift bags at the champagne reception which kicks off at 7 30pm. The evening will consist of a sumptuous four course meal, during which local magician Paul Tydings will be entertaining each table with his many tricks. An auction will also take place during the
course of the evening, where items such as an Irish jersey signed by Keith Earls, and a year’s membership of the Greenhills Leisure Centre will be up for auction. There will also be a raffle with great prizes, including weekend breaks away around the country. After dinner, local singer Raquel Rocca will perform a few numbers, before the wellknown band Mink take to the stage. The event is being organized by Alice O’Farrell who was telling me that guests to attend on the night include Munster, Ireland and Lions player, Keith Earls, Munster’s and Thomond’s Declan Cusack, and Mayor Kevin Kiely. Tickets are only €50 and are available from McGuire’s Bar, Kinsella’s Bar in Thomondgate, and The Greenhills Hotel.
Haggis galore at Robert Burns Night Bobby Byrnes bar was the venue for the third annual Robert Burns night. This increasing popular event was well attended with over 100 enthusiasts entertained with music, song and poetry. The highlight of the evening was the serving of the traditional haggis specially sourced from Enniskillen, Co.Fermanagh. The event was again organised by Noel Flannery and Michael Potter and the line-up was enhanced with the inclusion of actor Myles Breen and piper Michael Egan. Michael Egan, Noel Flannery, Myles Breen and Michael Potter at the Robert Burns night.
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