The Minister for Communications, Ray Burke, has rejected suggestions that the new Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS) micro wave television service is a hazard to health.

Report shows Minister arriving in Avonmore, Galway, and greeted by protestors against MMDS.

Interview with John Lydon, Tonabrucky Residents Association, who claims MMDS is a health hazard.

Minister launching the new system in Galway and rejecting health hazard claims.

Interview with John Moore O’Connor, Cabling Manager, Galway.

The reporter is Jim Fahy.

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