Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2006
84 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the recent proposals by European Commission Information Society Commissioner, Ms. Viviane Reding to establish an EU telecoms regulator and an EU spectrum management and licensing agency; the implications of these proposals for the forthcoming Electronic Communications Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26655/06]
View answerThe European Commission is undertaking a review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications, which came into force in 2003. The Commission has just recently published proposals and possible policy options for change to the overall framework as part of a consultation that will run until the end of October.
The Commission's proposals are currently being examined and each of the options listed will be considered fully.
