John Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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141. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has any responsibility for testing and inspection of telephone and telecommunications masts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4683/14]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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My Department has no role in the testing and inspection of telephone and telecommunication masts.

The Commission for Communications Regulation ( or ComReg ) is the statutory body responsible for regulation of the electronic communications sector and is the licensing authority for the use of the radio frequency spectrum in Ireland. Accordingly, persons owning or operating mobile telepho ne antennae must obtain a licenc e from ComReg.