Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2005
37 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has issued directions to the regulator regarding the number of likely participants in the provision of mobile phone services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14506/05]
Amharc ar fhreagra159 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has issued directions to the regulator regarding the number of likely participants in the provision of mobile phone services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14737/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 159 together.
I have no function in setting the number of likely participants in the provision of mobile phone services in the future. The regulation of telecommunications operators is the responsibility of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and regulations made under the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications.
As Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, I have responsibility for overall telecoms policy and my main goal in this policy is to create conditions for sustainable growth and competition that will benefit the economic and social development of Ireland and facilitate the provision of competitive services.
