Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 Nov 1990

Vol. 403 No. 1

Written Answers. - Direct Access Dial.

Eric J. Byrne

Question:

34 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Communications if he will direct An Bord Telecom to block direct access dial to phone numbers in England, or elsewhere abroad, that provide sex calls without restriction; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Communications (Mr. Burke)

I understand it is not technically possible to block direct dial access to individual numbers in England or elsewhere abroad.