Telecommunications Infrastructure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Questions (97)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

97. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the income received from each current, former or decommissioned Garda station, site and or building that has a telecom and or communications mast on-site that leases space on that mast to companies to use and or take a fixing on in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020 by location and company that pays a subscription for its lease on the mast; the duration of each contract for the use of the mast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7437/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Kevin Boxer Moran)

The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) grant licences to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who hold a Mobile Telecommunications Licence to provide Mobile Telephone Services to install telecommunications equipment on State property. These properties are primarily Garda telecommunication structures and rooftops of other Office of Public Works (OPW) buildings.

A standard licence agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which mobile phone operators are permitted to locate on OPW property.

The attached table shows the gross income (excluding VAT) received by the State under licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works in respect of mobile telecommunications equipment on State property for 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020.

The information by provider is currently being collated and will be provided shortly to the Deputy.

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