Copyright Act, 1963

Extended application of provisions relating to broadcasts.

45.—(1) The Government may by order provide that, subject to such exceptions and modifications (if any) as may be specified in the order, such provisions of this Act relating to television broadcasts or to sound broadcasts as may be so specified shall apply in relation to the operation of wireless telegraphy apparatus by way of the emission (as opposed to reception) of electro-magnetic energy—

(a) by such persons or classes of persons, other than Radio Éireann, as may be specified in the order, and

(b) for such purposes (whether involving broadcasting or not) as may be so specified,

as they apply in relation to television broadcasts, or, as the case may be, to sound broadcasts made by Radio Éireann.

(2) The Government may by order revoke or amend an order under this section including an order under this subsection.