I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 32, 35, 41, 49 and 82 of 21 October 2004. I have no function in the matter raised by the Deputy.
Responsibility for the protection and promotion of consumer interests for electronic communications networks and services and the integrity of the network rests with the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, under the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services)(Universal Service and Users Rights) Regulation SI 308 of 2003. ComReg has statutory independence in the exercise of its functions.
Furthermore, I would bring to the attention of the Deputy a letter which I issued to him on 9 November 2004 in relation to this issue and a report prepared by ComReg on the issue which was appended to my letter.