James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is fair enough.

The last general policy direction was in 2004, which is quite some time ago. I understand there are multiple ways in which a policy direction may be given. Has ComReg been issued with a policy direction recently?

What form does that take? I understand that the Minister makes statements on a regular basis on various matters of importance. Are they interpreted under section 13 as policy directions or is it more formal? What is the latest procedure on how ComReg receives policy directions and how ComReg interprets them?