Martin Brady (Fianna Fail)

I agree with the points made by Senator Coffey. However, from the information I have and having worked in the business previously, I understand premium calls are a problem for many people, in particular when others use a person's phone without his or her knowledge. A disputed account situation may develop, which is a big issue. At the time I worked in the business, it was possible to bar calls to premium numbers from one's phone. I have checked this with some of my former colleagues in the old Telecom Éireann who tell me it is still the case that the customer can do this on most phones and, if not, a device can be provided to control that and ensure that if there are visitors to one's house who would not normally be there, they would not have access to those premium numbers.