asked the Minister for Communications the Government's position on the EC proposal that there be free competition in all telecommunications services other than pure voice telephony; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Telecommunication Services.
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The Irish position in relation to the EC proposal for liberalisation of telecommunications services is that we favour the liberalisation of value-added services but we would be opposed to the liberalisation of basic services unless the same service obligations are placed on all service providers.