Communications policy
1 Policy
Summarise the regulatory framework for the telecoms and media
sector. What is the policymaking procedure? Has the EU regulatory
framework (including the market reviews) been fully transposed into
your national law, as far as currently required?
The Irish government's policy in the communications sector
is to open up electronic communications networks and services. The
stated policy in relation to broadcasting is to serve Irish society
by regulating, shaping and supporting the broadcasting environment,
so that broadcasting reflects Ireland's diverse and democratic
nature. In terms of media ownership, the government's policy is
to protect plurality of media by spreading ownership among
individuals and undertakings. The minister for communications
states the roll-out of broadband to be critical to Ireland's
success.
