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Eir's appeal over ComReg decisions is fast-tracked
2019-06-24
Hearing Or Decision
Summary
Eir lodged an appeal against several decisions by the Commissioner for Communications Regulation (ComReg) concerning its obligations as the State‑designated Universal Service Provider (USP). The appeal was admitted to the fast‑track commercial court list by Mr Justice Robert Haughton. The dispute centres on ComReg's refusal to fund the costs Eir incurred in delivering essential services such as pay phones, fixed lines in isolated areas and directory services. Eir argues that it is entitled to a sharing mechanism to offset these costs, having applied for compensation for each year from 2010 to 2015. In April, ComReg ruled that the €43 million spent by Eir did not constitute an unfair burden. Eir contends that ComReg erred in its assessment, that its decisions are discriminatory, unfair and disproportionate, and that it breached statutory duties.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Eir's appeal over ComReg decisions is fast-tracked. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2010 to 2015 Other
- 2019-06-24 Publication
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