Vol. 557 No. 4
298 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which information technology is readily available throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22590/02]
I have no function in the provision of information technology. The provision of communications services is a matter in the first instance for the companies who now operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Director of Telecommunications Regulation. The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources is responsible is for public policy in the telecommunications sector within which these companies operate.
Question No. 299 answered with Question No. 98.
Question No. 300 answered with Question No. 295.
