Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
264. Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the outcome for roaming charges between Ireland and the UK post-Brexit (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is a serious issue for persons living in the Border regions in which mobile operator service providers automatically switch over and back; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7593/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU Roaming Regulations aim to abolish retail roaming charges within the EU on 15 June 2017, subject to Fair Use Policy. At that point in time, the UK will still be a member of the EU and will thus be required to abide by EU law in place at that time.
It is not yet possible to say what impact Brexit will have on cross border roaming charges. This will be largely dependent on the future relationship between the EU and UK. I can assure the Deputy however that my Department will continue to engage with the key stakeholders on this matter, and will use the structures put in place by Government for managing Brexit, to ensure that any progress made at EU level in reducing roaming charges applies also in any new relationship with the UK.
