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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: Okay. I thank Mr. Fahy for that. There was a question around the 700 MHz band. I know we have heard about the more recent auction but it had previously been stated that the 700 MHz spectrum may enable more 5G broadband roll-out and that high-speed mobile broadband would arise from that, to some extent. What is Mr. Fahy's opinion on the suitability of that plan for 5G services that could...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: I wish to move on to the mobile and broadband task force and the report issued last year from the Department. A number of actions were assigned against ComReg in that task force report. Action 40 relates to the review to identify black spots for mobile phone and broadband coverage and to include recommendations and initiatives as to the options available. Where are we in that regard? Does...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: Does Mr. Fahy have views on its necessity or urgency?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: Very good. That brings me on to the shared infrastructure directive, Directive No. 2014/61/EU, which came into force on 26 July last year. Does ComReg have views on the implementation of the regulations in Ireland? Did ComReg have any input into those regulations? I am interested to know whether any dispute resolution processes have been invoked yet and how has that fared? Without getting...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: So the facilities are in place, the mechanism is in place but it has not been invoked yet, either for a dispute or a request?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: Has the single information point database been populated with the different infrastructure or what is going in there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: I will have a look at that separately. Does this database include details of the different stakeholders or is it actual infrastructure locations?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: Okay, very good. My last question centres on the national broadband plan. It is the silver bullet we are all waiting for in terms of rolling out complete coverage around the country. I believe the regulatory part started in 2015. To date, has ComReg completed all its requested inputs and analyses on that plan? What input or role will ComReg have with the plan and how will it interact...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: Okay. I have one last question beyond that. How will the 5G spectrum help to bridge the gap between the rural and urban divide?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: I thank the Senator for his final question. On behalf of the joint committee, I thank the witnesses for coming before us today and for their worthwhile engagement. There was a good and robust discussion between members and witnesses. I thank everyone for making an input and participating. I propose that the committee will publish the submissions it has received in respect of today's...

Order of Business (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: The programme for Government refers to a digital strategy for schools and commits to introducing new technology into classrooms. Last year, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, announced a €200 million spend over five years within schools. While this money is very welcome, without guidance, follow-through and professional implementation, I fear the money may not be...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: Staff shortages.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: 78. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an overview of the general scheme of the Data Protection Bill. [24354/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: 274. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a mater with regard to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24770/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: 316. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in moving social welfare payments for a person (details supplied); if he will expedite the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24079/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Elder Abuse (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: 425. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he is taking regarding raising the awareness of elder abuse; the steps he is taking to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23999/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (23 May 2017)

James Lawless: 460. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24201/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (18 May 2017)

James Lawless: 292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a speed limit review undertaken in 2016 allowing local authorities request speed limit changes on local and regional roads in their own areas with particular regard to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23836/17]

Insurance Costs: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2017)

James Lawless: I want to focus on the costs to businesses in an already difficult environment, particularly businesses in towns in rural and regional Ireland. Businesses in our towns are already under huge pressure on a number of fronts because society has changed. In particular, how we shop has changed, as have our demographics and our use of technology. People now purchase more goods online, they...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Minerals Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (17 May 2017)

James Lawless: We have a quorum and will start the meeting in public session. I remind members and anyone else in attendance to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode as they can make it difficult for the reporters to cover the meeting and television coverage and web-streaming are also potentially adversely affected by them. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary...