Coveney welcomes flat-rate internet plan
Fine Gael Communications spokesman Simon Coveney has welcomed Communications Minister Dermot Ahern's decision to introduce a policy directive to the new Commission on Communications Regulation to order telecoms firms to offer flat-rate internet access services.
Deputy Coveney has warned against too much political influence being brought to bear on the
Commission.
"While it is welcome that the Minister has shown initiative to introduce vital flat rate internet access, there must be caution that undue political pressure is not brought to bear on the daily running of the Commission," said Deputy Coveney.
"Instead the Minister should ensure that the strong personalities appointed to the Commission have the necessary powers to oversee a free and fair environment for the communications industry in Ireland."
