Eamon Ryan
Ceist:109 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is intended for the Competition Authority to carry out an investigation of the monopolistic practices of a company (details supplied) in regard to the ease of access to the innovative, new Internet access services; her views on whether there is free competition and ease of access into the market with regard to the provision of flat-rate Internet access charges; and her further views on the current charges that apply for the local broadband connections operated by the main telecommunications supplier. [19812/02]