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ComReg set prices, allocate frequencies, and issue licenses to those involved in these sectors and provides statistical data, consumer product price comparisons to assist consumers in achieving value for money on a fair basis. In relation to terrestrial television and radio, the commission acts in
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under the Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (No. 20 of 2002), S.I. No. 510 of 2002 Communications Regulation Act 2002 (Establishment Day) Order 2002 and other acts. For a full list of legislation underpinning ComReg's responsibilities.
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which related primarily to broadcasting and communications. The first (and only) Director of Telecommunications Regulation was
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appoints the chairperson and up to two other commissioners of ComReg. Currently the commissioners are Garrett Blaney,
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stations, distributors of mobile phone repeaters and other unlicensed users of radio spectrum.
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ComReg is also tasked with enforcing wireless telegraphy legislation, in particular the
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RTÉ and TG4 authorities were disbanded and now come under Coimisiún na Meán's remit.
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Minister for Communications, Marine, and Natural Resources
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Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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and Robert Mourik. Sectors regulated by ComReg include
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Office of the Director of Telecommunications Regulation
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Office of the Director of Telecommunications Regulation
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Founded on 1 December 2002, ComReg took over from the
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Office of the Director of Telecommunications Regulation
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State Agency
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
State Agency
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
Ireland
State Agency
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
ComReg website
Irish
communications
regulator
Ireland
Minister for Transport, Energy and Communication
Etain Doyle
Minister for Communications, Marine, and Natural Resources
Helen Dixon
post
telecoms
internet
cable television
terrestrial television
radio
domain name
Coimisiún na Meán
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
Broadcasting Act 2009
Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1926
pirate radio

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