Communications Regulation Bill
Deputy Durkan sought a date for the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill because of its link to the national broadband plan. Minister Naughten said the process was ongoing, the Bill was being fast-tracked, and it was with the Parliamentary Counsel.
The Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill has been promised. In that context, given the implications for the national broadband plan, when is the Bill likely to be brought before the House? Will it happen at an early date?
Comment on this
I referred to the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill. It will confer additional powers on the Commission for Communications Regulation in connection with the national broadband plan.
Comment on this
The process is ongoing. The Bill concerns the accessibility of infrastructure and is part of the overall procurement process. It is being fast-tracked within the Department. I understand it is with the Parliamentary Counsel.