Telecommunications Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 March 2012

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Ceisteanna (145)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

147 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent if any to which communications technology can be utilised to prevent unwarranted, unwelcomed and uninvited electronic communication resulting in stalking or bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13129/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

While the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011 address unsolicited communications for direct market purposes, electronic communications resulting in stalking or bullying is a matter for the Department of Justice and Equality.

Question No. 148 answered with Question No. 141.

Question No. 149 answered with Question No. 139.