Communications Regulation Act, 2002
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Functions of Commission. |
10.—(1) The functions of the Commission shall be— | |
(a) to ensure compliance by undertakings with obligations in relation to the supply of and access to electronic communications services, electronic communications networks and associated facilities and the transmission of such services on such networks, | ||
(b) to manage the radio frequency spectrum and the national numbering resource, in accordance with a direction under section 13 , | ||
(c) to ensure compliance by providers of postal services with obligations in relation to the provision of postal services, | ||
(d) to investigate complaints from undertakings and consumers regarding the supply of and access to electronic communications services, electronic communications networks and associated facilities and transmission of such services on such networks, and | ||
(e) to ensure compliance, as appropriate, by persons in relation to the placing on the market of communications equipment and the placing on the market and putting into service of radio equipment. | ||
(2) (a) The Minister may, after consultation with the Commission, by order, transfer to the Commission such additional functions as the Minister considers appropriate, being functions that are incidental, supplemental or consequential to the functions conferred on the Commission under this section. | ||
(b) The Minister may, by order, amend or revoke an order under this subsection. | ||
(3) The Commission shall have all such powers as are necessary for or incidental to the performance of its functions under this Act. | ||
(4) The Commission shall be the national regulatory authority for the purposes of Regulation No. 2887/2000 of 18 December 20001 of the European Parliament and of the Council on unbundled access to the local loop. | ||