Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 October 2006
195 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will introduce legislation to enhance the regulatory system with a view to ensuring against cessation of service to consumers in the telecommunications area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33638/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 16 on 19 October 2006.
196 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the way he proposes to prevent a recurrence of major disconnections in the telecommunications sector with particular reference to compliance with European and national legislation in respect of availability of service and competition to provide same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33639/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 44 on 19 October 2006.
197 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which wireless broadband is available throughout the Country; the cities, towns and villages which have service, aspire to service or are unlikely to receive service in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33640/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 52 of 19th October 2006.
198 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Ireland’s current rating in the European and international league in regard to broadband availability in respect of communities of 10,000 or more, between 5,000 and 10,000, between 3,000 and 5,000 and under 5,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33641/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 93 of 19th October 2006.
199 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his legislative plans to prevent a recurrence of the large scale disconnection without warning of telephone and broadband subscribers throughout the country; if other actions, such as the issue of directives to the Regulator are planned in regard to such issues in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33644/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 44 on 19th October 2006.
