Mr. Kevin O'Brien:

Senator Leyden is correct to say that ComReg no longer has a function in respect of the price of stamps. The Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Act 2011, which had given us a role in setting a price cap, was amended by legislation earlier this year. In January we provided a statement to this committee on those matters. ComReg no longer has a role in that regard.

Senator Leyden made another point relating to fibre-optic cable on poles. That is possible. It is happening at the moment. Eir and other operators are doing that. In more rural areas the idea of fibre to the home is a proposal that is becoming a reality throughout the country.