Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 162: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will review the present administration of the .ie domain name after the introduction of the new .eu domain name and the continuing high cost and underperformance of the .ie domain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2125/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The introduction of the .eu domain name was an initiative that was led by the European Commission. The .eu domain name offers another way for Irish Internet users to obtain a domain name, which reflects their connection with Europe.

The management of the .ie domain name is carried out by the .ie domain name registry limited, the IEDR. It is responsible for setting fees and for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the administration of the registry. I have no role in the day-to-day operation of the IEDR.

My Department is currently undertaking a public consultation on the draft Electronic Communications Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, which includes proposals in relation to the regulation of .ie domain name. The closing date for the consultation is 27 January 2006. Details are available on my Department's website www.dcmnr.gov.ie.