Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 October 2013
66. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will intervene and request a company (details supplied) to provide a proper service to their customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43841/13]
View answerThe provision of mobile telecommunications services networks within Ireland's competitive telecommunications market is subject to a requirement to secure a wireless telegraphy licence to access the required radio spectrum. The award of such licenses, the imposition of terms and conditions to access that spectrum and the associated monitoring of compliance by licensed providers with those terms and conditions are matters for the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), which is independent in the exercise of its functions. Accordingly, I have no statutory power to intervene in the manner suggested by the Deputy. I expect that with the continued significant capital investments being made by mobile operators, the quality of mobile services will continue to improve across the country. I note in this regard that Vodafone announced earlier this year, a phased programme to upgrade its network.
