Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has had discussions with a company (details supplied) or others with a similar capacity, in view of the discussions which have taken place between such service providers and Government representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19358/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I have no function in the regulation of the telecommunications market, which is the responsibility of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in accordance with the requirements of the Communications Regulation Act 2002 and regulations made under the EU Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications.

As Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, I have responsibility for overall telecoms policy and legislation and my main goal in this policy is to create conditions for sustainable growth and competition that will benefit the economic and social development of Ireland and facilitate competitive services.

My officials and I regularly meet representatives from the industry on an ongoing basis to exchange views. These meetings can cover the full range of telecoms issues. I can confirm that I have met representatives from Energis as well as many other telecommunications companies.