Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004
118 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has further plans to give enhanced regulatory powers to ComReg in regard to television retail distribution networks and cable companies following ongoing complaints regarding service and price increases in that retail market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5865/04]
View answerI am preparing draft heads of legislation which will give powers to ComReg on the regulation of television retail broadcasting services. Among other provisions, the proposals will include measures regarding quality of service, price, likely disputes, transparency, dominance, etc., with a view to ensuring that retail broadcasting is regulated appropriately in the public interest. I hope to bring the matter to Government in the next couple of months.
