Joe Sherlock
Question:143 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the timetable for the implementation of his policy directive on FRIACO. [1833/03]
Written Answers. - Telecommunications Services.
In accordance with the terms of the Communications Regulation Act 2002, I published draft policy directions to the Commission for Communications Regulation in December 2002. It is my intention that the directions will focus on a number of key policy priorities for the commission in the short to medium term, including the introduction of flat rate internet access. The public consultation process closed on 10 January and all of the submissions received are currently being evaluated. Taking into account the submissions received, I propose to finalise and issue the policy directions shortly, in accordance with the provisions of the Act.