The Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan T.D., today announced that he has signed a regulation creating new offences for non-compliance with decisions of the Communications Regulator (ComReg).
He has also increased the penalties that companies will receive for failing to abide by ComReg decisions to 10% of turnover or €5 million.
Minister Ryan said, "These increased penalties and offences give ComReg the essential powers to ensure that its decisions are enforced in the marketplace. This power is vital if we are to build a vibrant telecoms market, with increased choice and value for consumers. I have also introduced penalties which can be imposed on continuous offences, ensuring that any decisions made by the Regulator will be quickly enforced."
