Peter Mathews
Question:238 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on a matter regarding Internet regulation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13670/12]
View answerTuesday, 13 March 2012
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As the Deputy is aware it is prohibited under existing legislation within the State to illegally hack into the wireless internet of a third party. It is a matter for the Garda Síochána to investigate and prosecute any such illegal activity involving the illegal hacking into a third parties' wireless internet.
Access to the internet is normally the subject of a contract between an individual (or entity) and an Internet Service Provider. Any issues arising between the parties regarding this access should in the first instance be dealt with in the normal course of their business agreement.