Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The allocation of specific numbers in the 116 number range of numbers, which are reserved for services of social value, is managed in Ireland by the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). In July 2007 ComReg published the range of numbers and the services for which they are available. In November 2007 ComReg advertised the existence of the range of numbers beginning with 116. 116000 is reserved as a "hotline" for missing children. The November 2007 advertisement invited suitable applicants to apply for the setting up of services. I am advised by ComReg that no organisation has yet applied for the missing children hotline number 116000. It is important to note that while ComReg has a role, as outlined above, I have no function in the provision of such services of social value.