Vol. 466 No. 8
116 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the purpose of each Bill he plans to introduce in relation to the regulation of State services such as energy, telecommunications and others; when these Bills will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12445/96]
The information sought is in the following schedule:
Draft Bills concerning Regulation of Services under the aegis of Department of Transport, Energy and Communications
|
Title of Bill |
Purpose |
Proposed Introduction in Dáil Éireann following Government Approval |
|
Telecommunications (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 1996 |
To provide for the independent regulation of the telecommunications sector and for consequential amendments of the P & T Services Act, 1983 and certain other Acts relating to Regulation of Telecommunications. |
Autumn 1996 |
|
Telecommunications Bill 1997 |
To provide for comprehensive reform of the existing legislation in relation to regulation of the Telecommunications Sector and to address any regulatory issues which arise as a result of the Telecom Eireann Strategic Alliance, and any issues arising from the creation of the multi-sector Regulator. |
End of 1997 |
|
Utilities Regulatory Commission Bill |
To establish a Regulatory Commission which would be responsible for independent regulation of the energy, communications and transport, sectors. |
Mid 1997 |
|
Electricity Bill |
To give effect to restructured electricity industry |
Late 1997 |
|
Broadcasting (Wireless Telegraphy Consolidated) Bill |
To consolidate all Wireless Telegraphy Acts since the foundation of the State. |
1997 |
