Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
447. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the measures that can be taken to assist a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42537/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (CPW) grant licences to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who hold a Mobile Telecommunications Licence to provide Mobile Telephone Services to install telecommunications equipment on State property. These properties are primarily Garda telecommunication structures and rooftops of other Office of Public Works (OPW) buildings.
A standard licence agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which mobile phone operators are permitted to locate on OPW property.
Tetra Ireland Communications Limited (Tetra) who provide digital radio services to An Garda Síochána and other emergency services are licensed at the property referred to by the Deputy.
Officials in my Department have been in touch with Tetra regarding the issue raised by the Deputy and they have informed me that engineers have visited the site on behalf of Tetra and have
- Serviced fan modules and cabinet ventilation ducts.
- Replaced all air filter elements.
- Raised the cabinet thermostat setting to 45°C.
It is hoped that these measures will reduce the frequency of fan occurrences and should considerably reduce the issue around noise, however, if the person referred to still has issues he should contact the official in my Department who has responsibility for OPW's Mast Programme directly on 046 942 3079 in order to have the matter investigated further.
