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Following today's announcement by the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Trust approving , the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ released this statement:

Director of ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Scotland, Ken MacQuarrie, said: "It's just over two years since ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Alba was launched and to date it has broadcast largely on satellite.

"From the outset Alba was licensed to broadcast on DTT (Freeview) but this was subject to review of the service.

"The Trust have announced their review and found that Alba is valued, not only by Gaelic speakers, but also by the wider cross-section of the audience.

"Further, the Trust has asked the Executive to implement their decision that Alba be shown on Freeview on DTT. This will make the channel more widely available for a wider audience.

"The Trust has remarked that this is a great example of a ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ partnership and I would like to thank the MG Alba chairman, board and staff for all they have brought to the service along with the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳'s Margaret Mary Murray for all her leadership.

"The service has been greatly appreciated by its audience and – I look forward to its continued success."

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Press Office