Communications Committee to meet Regulator

30 January 2012

ComReg is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications sector, which include telecommunications and broadcasting, and the postal sector.

Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee Andrew Doyle TD said: “A dynamic communications sector is fundamental to any modern economy. In an ever more connected world, digital communication advances have significant implications for society too. Since its foundation in 2002, Comreg's role is to protect and inform consumers, promote competition and foster innovation. It is funded through an industry levy on the communications sector.

“Committee Members look forward to a detailed briefing from both of Comreg’s Commissioners, Chairperson Alex Chisholm and Kevin O’Brien, on their current work priorities.

“Comreg has made the evolution to high-speed broadband a central priority to its work in recent years and this will no doubt feature in tomorrow’s discussions. While rates of broadband penetration have improved in recent years, Ireland remains mid-table in EU broadband rankings.”  

The meeting takes place at 2p.m. in Committee Room 3, LH 2000. Committee proceedings can be followed live at: http://bit.ly/24YmPI

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For further information contact:
Paul Hand,
Houses of the Oireachtas,
Communications Unit,
Leinster House,
Dublin 2
P: +3531 618 4484
M: +353 87 6949926
F: +3531 618 4551
paul.hand@oireachtas.ie

Committee Membership
Deputies
Tom Barry, Fine Gael
Michael Colreavy, Sinn Fein
Pat Deering, Fine Gael
Andrew Doyle, Fine Gael
Martin Ferris, Sinn Fein
Noel Harrington, Fine Gael
Martin Heydon, Fine Gael
Colm Keaveney, Labour Party
Mattie McGrath, Independent
Michael McNamara, Labour Party
Michael Moynihan, Fianna Fail
Éamon Ó Cuív, Fianna Fail
John O’Mahony, Fine Gael
Ann Phelan, Labour Party
Thomas Pringle, Independent
 
Senators
Michael Comiskey
Paschal Mooney
Pat O’Neill
Mary Ann O’Brien
Brian Ó Domhnaill
John Whelan