Virgin is seeking an injunction restraining Eir from broadcasting all its free-to-air channels, and its own Virgin Media One and Two channels. Eir claims Virgin must offer the free-to-air channels on non-discriminatory terms, in accordance with the 2009 Broadcasting Act. But by October 14 last, Eir complained Virgin refused or neglected to engage properly in accordance with its Broadcasting Act obligations. Eir said it was launching its Apple TV service on October 17 and threatened injunction proceedings if Virgin did not immediately confirm its approval, Mr McCarthy said. When Virgin was refused an assurance its free-to-air channels would not be included on Apple TV, it then brought proceedings.

Source: Irish Independent November 05, 2019 02:26 UTC