Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 317: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the proper climate exists for the development of competition in the provision of modern telecommunication facilities with particular reference to broadband, mobile and fixed line telephone technology services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4053/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The telecoms market is fully liberalised and regulated by the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, which is independent in the exercise of its functions. ComReg has as one of its key objectives under the Communications Regulation Act 2002, the promotion of competition in the exercise of its functions. Competition is now demonstrably higher in the fixed, mobile and broadband markets than two years ago, reflecting the success of pro-competition policies adopted by the Government.