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Communications Regulation Act 2002
No. 20 of 2002
Contents
Commencement
| Section | Commencement/Effective Date Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
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Commencement Information |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Act | 27 April 2002 | Commenced on enactment |
Amendments and other effects
| How Affected | Affecting Provision | Affecting Provision Commencement/Effective Date
Where the commencement and effective dates differ, the effective date is shown below.
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Commencement Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act included in collectively cited Communications Regulation Acts | 2/2010, s. 1(2) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| Functions of Regulator extended | S.I. No. 336 of 2011, reg. 30(2) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 336 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 535 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(2) | 6 November 2003 | S.I. No. 535 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| Application restricted | S.I. No. 477 of 2011, regs. 1(3), 42(22), sch. 2 (col. cit.) | 21 September 2011 | S.I. No. 477 of 2011, reg. 1(3) |
| Transfer of certain functions under | S.I. No. 237 of 2025, arts. 1(2), 3(1)(a), 4-8, sch., part 1 | 1 June 2025 | S.I. No. 237 of 2025, art. 1(2) |
| S.I. No. 418 of 2011, arts. 1(2), 3 & sch. 1 | 29 July 2011 | S.I. No. 418 of 2011, art. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 300 of 2002, arts. 1(2), 4(1)(a) & schedule, pt. 1. | 8 June 2002 | S.I. No. 300 of 2002, art. 1(2) | |
| S. 2 amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 119(a)-(g) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 2(1) amended | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(a)(i), (ii) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S.I. No. 484 of 2013, regs. 1(2), 34(1)(a) | 13 June 2014 | S.I. No. 484 of 2013, reg. 1(2) | |
| 21/2011, s. 8 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment | |
| 2/2010, s. 16(a) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) | |
| 18/2009, s. 152(2) | 12 July 2009 | Commenced on enactment | |
| 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 3(a)-(f) | |||
| 23/2003, s. 45 (a) | 8 July 2003 | Commenced on enactment | |
| S. 2(2) repealed | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 3(g). | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 3(3) amended | 23/2003, s. 45(b) | 8 July 2003 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 4 establishment day appointed | S.I. No. 510 of 2002, art. 2 | 1 December 2002 | S.I. No. 510 of 2002, art. 2 |
| S. 9 repealed | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 4(1). | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 10 functions of Commission for Communications Regulation extended | S.I No. 14 of 2026, reg. 63(2) | 20 January 2026 | S.I. No. 14 of 2026 |
| S. 10 Commission for Communications Regulation designated as competent authority | S.I. No. 14 of 2020, reg. 4 and sch. ref. nos. 1. 6, 20 | 17 January 2020 | S.I. No. 14 of 2020, 4 |
| S.I. No. 691 of 2019, reg. 4 and sch. ref. nos. 1, 6, 20 | 17 January 2020 | S.I. No. 691 of 2019, 4 | |
| S. 10 amended | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 5(a). | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(aa) substituted | S.I. No. 315 of 2022, reg. 3(3) | 1 July 2022 | S.I. No. 315 of 2022, 3(3) |
| S. 10(1)(aa) inserted | S.I. No. 228 of 2013, reg. 3(3) | 18 June 2013 | S.I. No. 228 of 2013 |
| S. 10(1)(ab), (ac) deleted | 37/2022, ss. 1(2), 172(a)(i) | 29 November 2022 | Consumer Rights Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2022 (S.I. No. 596 of 2022), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(ab) inserted | S.I. No. 484 of 2013, regs. 1(2), 34(1)(b) | 13 June 2014 | S.I. No. 484 of 2013, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 10(1)(ac) inserted | S.I. No. 336 of 2014, reg. 3(a) | 17 July 2014 | S.I. No. 336 of 2014 |
| S. 10(1)(ad) inserted | S.I. No. 343 of 2019, reg. 5 | 9 July 2019 | S.I. No. 343 of 2019, 5 |
| S. 10(1)(ae) inserted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(b) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S.I. No. 668 of 2020, reg. 3(3) | 18 December 2020 | S.I. No. 668 of 2020, 3(3) | |
| S. 10(1)(af) inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 120(a)(i) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(af), (ag) inserted | 37/2022, ss. 1(2), 172(a)(ii) | 29 November 2022 | Consumer Rights Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2022 (S.I. No. 596 of 2022), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(ba) inserted | 21/2011, s. 9(a) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 10(1)(bb) inserted | 3/2017, ss. 2(a), 3(2) | 21 March 2017 | Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Act 2017 (Commencement) Order (S.I. No. 119 of 2017), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(c) substituted | 21/2011, s. 9(b) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 10(1)(ca) par. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 5(b). | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(cb) par. inserted | 2/2010, s. 5(1)(a) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 10(1)(d) substituted | 2/2010, s. 5(1)(b) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| 22/2007, ss. 1(2),5(c) | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 | |
| S. 10(1)(d)(ii) procedure for investigation under | 2/2010, s. 9 | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 10(1)(d)(ii) procedure following certain decisions under | 2/2010, s. 10 | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 10(1)(da) amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 120(a)(ii) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(da) par. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 5(c) | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(e) amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 120(a)(iii) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1)(f) inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 120(a)(iv) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1A)-(1E) inserted | S.I. No. 484 of 2013, regs. 1(2), 34(1)(c) | 13 June 2014 | S.I. No. 484 of 2013, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 10(1A) substituted | 37/2022, ss. 1(2), 172(b) | 29 November 2022 | Consumer Rights Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2022 (S.I. No. 596 of 2022), art. 2 |
| S. 10(1B) substituted | 37/2022, ss. 1(2), 172(c) | 29 November 2022 | Consumer Rights Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2022 (S.I. No. 596 of 2022), art. 2 |
| S.I. No. 336 of 2014, reg. 3(b) | 17 July 2014 | S.I. No. 336 of 2014 | |
| S. 10(1D)(b) amended | 37/2022, ss. 1(2), 172(d) | 29 November 2022 | Consumer Rights Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2022 (S.I. No. 596 of 2022), art. 2 |
| S. 10(2) substituted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 120(b) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 5(d). | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 | |
| S. 10(3) amended | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 5(e). | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 10(5) inserted | 3/2017, ss. 2(b), 3(2) | 21 March 2017 | Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Act 2017 (Commencement) Order (S.I. No. 119 of 2017), art. 2 |
| S. 10(6) inserted | 3/2017, ss. 2(b), 3(2) | 21 March 2017 | Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Act 2017 (Commencement) Order (S.I. No. 119 of 2017), art. 2 |
| S. 11A inserted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(c) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S. 12 applied | S.I. No. 305 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 6 | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 305 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 12 objectives applied | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 20(1) & (2), 22(6), 23(2), 28, 29(1), 31(6) & (9) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S.I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 14(2) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 308 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 12 applied | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 23(1) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 12(1)(b) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(b)(i) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 12(1)(c) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(b)(ii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 12(1)(c) substituted | 21/2011, s. 10(a) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 12(1)(c) applied | 21/2011, s. 30(3) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 12(1)(d) inserted | 2/2010, s. 16(b)(iii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 12(2)(a)(iii) repealed | S.I. No. 333 of 2011, reg. 41(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 333 of 2011 |
| S. 12(2)(b)(iii) repealed | S.I. No. 333 of 2011, reg. 41(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 333 of 2011 |
| S. 12(2A) inserted | 21/2011, s. 10(b) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 12(2A)(d)(I)(II) const. refs. | 29/2014, ss. 1(5), 8, 39 | 1 August 2014 | Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 366 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 12(4) amended | 21/2011, s. 10(c) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 12A inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 121 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 13 saver | S.I. No. 335 of 2011, regs. 11(1),(7) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 335 of 2011 |
| S. I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 11(1), (7) | 25 July 2003 | S. I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 13 applied | S.I. No. 335 of 2011, reg. 19(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 335 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 22(1), 23(1) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, res. 1(2) | |
| S. I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 20(1) | 25 July 2003 | S. I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 13(1) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(c) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 13(7)(aa) inserted | 21/2011, s. 5 & sch. 2 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 13(7)(b) amended | 21/2011, s. 5 & sch. 2 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 13A s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 6 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 13B s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 6 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 13C s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 6 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 13D substitued | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 122 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 13D s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 6 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 13D application restricted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 98(1) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S. 13D(1) saver | S.I. No. 338 of 2010, arts. 1(2), 10 | 12 July 2010 | S.I. No. 338 of 2010, art. 1(2) |
| S. 13E s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 6 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 13EA inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 123 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 13F inserted | 21/2011, s. 11 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 13G inserted | 21/2011, s. 12 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 24 person holding record under section excluded from requirement to refuse an FOI request | 30/2014, ss. 1(2), (3), 41, sch. 3 | 14 October 2014 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 24A s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 7 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 24A(1) amended | 21/2011, s. 45(1)(a) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 24A(2) amended | 21/2011, s. 45(1)(b) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 24A(2)(a) substit. | 21/2011, s. 45(1)(c) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 24A(2A) inserted | 14/2014, ss. 1(2), 24(1), sch. 4 pt. 1 item 5 | 15 July 2014 | Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 327 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 24A(5) am. | 21/2011, s. 45(1)(d) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 24B s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 7 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 24B(1) substituted | 21/2011, s. 45(2) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 24B(1A) inserted | 14/2014, ss. 1(2), 24(1), sch. 4 pt. 1 item 5 | 15 July 2014 | Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 327 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 24C renumbered as subs. (1) | 14/2014, ss. 1(2), 24(1), sch. 4 pt. 1 item 5 | 15 July 2014 | Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 327 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 24C amended | 21/2011, s. 45(3) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 24C s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 7 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 24C(2) inserted | 14/2014, ss. 1(2), 24(1), sch. 4 pt. 1 item 5 | 15 July 2014 | Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 327 of 2014), art. 2 |
| S. 26(8), subsec. substituted | 23/2003, s. 45(e) | 8 July 2003 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 29 transfer of certain functions under | 10/2011, ss. 1(2), 6, 9, 20 & sch. 2 pt. 1 | 6 July 2011 | Ss. 1(2) & 6. Day appointed by Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2011 (Appointed Day) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 401 of 2011), art. 2 |
| S. 30 levies imposed | S.I. No. 181 of 2013, art. 4(1) | 29 May 2013 | S.I. No. 181 of 2013 |
| S.I. No. 339 of 2010, arts. 1(2), 4 | 12 July 2010 | S.I. No. 339 of 2010, art. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 319 of 2005, arts. 1(2), 4 | 1 July 2005 | S.I. No. 319 of 2005, art. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 401 of 2004, arts. 1(2), 4, 5 | 1 July 2004 | S.I. No. 401 of 2004, art. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 733 of 2003, arts. 1(2), 4 | 30 December 2003 | S.I. No. 733 of 2003, art. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 346 of 2003, arts. 1(2), 4, 5 | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 346 of 2003, art. 1(2) | |
| S. 30, application extended | S.I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 28(8) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 308 of 2003 |
| S. 30(1) application extended | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 14(4) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 30(1) amended | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(i)(II) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(a)(iv) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 30(1)(a) amended | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(a)(i) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 30(1)(b) amended | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(i)(I) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(a)(ii) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 30(1)(c) inserted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(i)(I) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(a)(iii) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 30(1)(c) repealed | S.I. No. 335 of 2011, reg. 28(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 335 of 2011 |
| S. 30(1)(d) inserted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(i)(I) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S. 30(1A), subsec. inserted | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(d) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 30(1A)(a) substituted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(ii) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S. 30(1A)(b) amended | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(iii) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S. 30(1B) inserted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(iv) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S. 30(2A) subs. inserted | 2/2010, s. 16(d)(i) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 30(2) substit | 21/2011, s. 44(a) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 30 (3) amended | 21/2011, s. 44(b) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| 2/2010, s. 16(d)(ii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) | |
| S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(b) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 30(6) substit. | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 8 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 30(11) substit. | 2/2010, s. 16(d)(iii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 30(11)(b) am. | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(c) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 30(11A) inserted | 21/2011, s. 44(c) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 30(11A)(b) appeal procedure | 21/2011, s. 52 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 30(12A) subsec. inserted | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(e) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 30(12B), subsec. inserted | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 19(e) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 30(13) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(d)(iv) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 31(2) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(e) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 31A s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 9 | 1 July 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 31B s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 9 | 1 July 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 31B(2)(c) substituted | 2/2010, s. 16(f) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 31B(2)(d) para. inserted | 2/2010, s. 16(f) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 31C s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 9 | 1 July 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 31C(2) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(g) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 31D inserted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(e) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S. 32(1) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(h) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 34(1) amended with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 36(a) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 34(2) amended with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 36(b) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 34(3) inserted with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 36(c) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 37 applied | S.I. No. 335 of 2011, reg. 19(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 335 of 2011, |
| S. I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 20(1) | 25 July 2003 | S. I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 37 saver | S.I. No. 335 of 2011, regs. 11(1),(7) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 335 of 2011, |
| S. I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 11(1), (7) | 25 July 2003 | S. I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 38A s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 10 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 38A saver | S.I. No. 338 of 2010, arts. 1(2), 10 | 12 July 2010 | S.I. No. 338 of 2010, art. 1(2) |
| S. 38A(1) amended | 21/2011, s. 13 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 38B s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 10 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 38C s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 10 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 38D s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 10 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 38D(2) substituted with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 38 | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 38E s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 10 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 38F s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 10 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 38G s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 10 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 39 application extended | S.I. No. 484 of 2013, regs. 1(2), 35 | 13 June 2014 | S.I. No. 484 of 2013, reg. 1(2) |
| S.I. No. 228 of 2013, reg. 9 | 18 June 2013 | S.I. No. 228 of 2013 | |
| S.I. No. 792 of 2007, regs. 1(2), 8 | 30 June 2010 | S.I. No. 792 of 2007, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 39 applied | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 17(6) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 39 application restricted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 98(1) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| S.I. No. 333 of 2011, reg. 10(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 333 of 2011 | |
| S. 39, saver | S.I. No. 338 of 2010, arts. 1(2), 10 | 12 July 2010 | S.I. No. 338 of 2010, art. 1(2) |
| S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 17(1) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 39(1) amended | 37/2022, ss. 1(2), 173(a) | 29 November 2022 | Consumer Rights Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2022 (S.I. No. 596 of 2022), art. 2 |
| 2/2010, s. 16(i)(i) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) | |
| S. 39(2) applied with modifications | S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 32(3) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 |
| S. I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 33(3) | 25 July 2003 | S. I. No. 308 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 39(3) amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 124(a)(i) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| 37/2022, ss. 1(2), 173(b) | 29 November 2022 | Consumer Rights Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2022 (S.I. No. 596 of 2022), art. 2 | |
| 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 37(a) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023) | |
| 2/2010, s. 16(i)(ii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) | |
| S. 39(3) applied with modifications | S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 32(3) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 33(3) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 308 of 2003 | |
| S. 39(3) authorised officer may exercise powers under | S.I. No. 113 of 2005, regs. 1(2), 7(3) | 1 March 2005 | S.I. No. 113 of 2005, reg. 1(2) |
| S.I. No. 114 of 2005, regs. 1(2), 7(3) | 1 March 2005 | S.I. No. 114 of 2005, reg. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 79 of 2003, reg. 16(3) | 1 November 2003 | S.I. No. 79 of 2003 | |
| S.I. No. 529 of 2003, reg. 15(2) | 5 November 2003 | S.I. No. 529 of 2003 | |
| S.I. No. 675 of 2003, reg. 9(3) | 11 December 2003 | S.I. No. 675 of 2003 | |
| S. 39(3) transfer of powers under | S.I. No. 189 of 2011, reg. 8(3) | 20 April 2011 | S.I. No. 189 of 2011 |
| S. 39(3)(a) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(i)(iii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 39(3)(b) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(i)(iii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 39(3)(c) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(i)(iii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 39(3)(g) amended | 2/2010, s. 16(i)(iii) | 12 July 2010 | Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Act 2010 (Part 2) (Appointed Day) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 234 of 2010) |
| S. 39(3)(k) inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 124(a)(ii) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 39(3)(l) inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 124(a)(ii) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 39(3A) inserted with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 37(b) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 39(3B) inserted with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 37(b) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 39(4) amended with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 37(c) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 39(4) applied with modifications | S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 32(3) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 33(3) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 308 of 2003 | |
| S. 39(5) amended with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 37(d) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 39(5) applied with modifications | S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 32(3) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 33(3) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 308 of 2003 | |
| S. 39(6) power to bring prosecution under assigned | S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 35 | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 35 (2) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 308 of 2003 | |
| S. 39(8)-(17) inserted with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 37(e) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 39(11) inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 124(b) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 39A inserted with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 39 | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 40 amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 125 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 40 amended with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 40 | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 40 application extended | S.I. No. 228 of 2013, reg. 9 | 18 June 2013 | S.I. No. 228 of 2013 |
| S. 40 applied | S.I. No. 792 of 2007, regs. 1(2), 8 | 30 June 2010 | S.I. No. 792 of 2007, reg. 1(2), |
| S. 40 applied with modifications | S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 32(3) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 33(3) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 308 of 2003 | |
| S. 40A inserted with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 41 | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 40B inserted with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 41 | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| s. 41 application extended | S.I. No. 14 of 2026, reg. 41(5) | 20 January 2026 | S.I. No. 14 of 2026 |
| S. 41 applied with modifications | S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 32(3) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 308 of 2003, regs. 1, 33(3) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 308 of 2003 | |
| S. 43 substituted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 11 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 43(1) amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 126(a) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 43(2) substituted | 21/2011, s. 59(a) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 43(3) inserted | 21/2011, s. 59(b) | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 43(4) inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 126(b) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 44 applied | S.I. No. 792 of 2007, regs. 1(2), 7(7) | 30 June 2010 | S.I. No. 792 of 2007, reg. 1(2) |
| S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 33 (3), 35 (8) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 307 of 2003, reg. 1(2), | |
| S.I. No. 305 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 20(6) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 305 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 25(5) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 529 of 2003, reg. 13(3) | 5 November 2003 | S.I. No. 529 of 2003 | |
| S. 44 application extended | S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 35(4) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 335 of 2011, reg. 23(2) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 335 of 2011 | |
| S.I. No. 334 of 2011, reg. 21(2) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 334 of 2011 | |
| S.I. No. 333 of 2011, reg. 33(2) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 333 of 2011 | |
| S.I. No. 792 of 2007, regs. 1(2), 6(5) | 30 June 2010 | S.I. No. 792 of 2007, reg. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 109 of 2007, reg. 21(6) | 20 July 2007 | S.I. No. 109 of 2007 | |
| S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 33(7) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 305 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 44 restricted | S.I. No. 315 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 6(4) | 1 July 2022 | S.I. No. 315 of 2022, 6(4) |
| S.I. No. 337 of 2011, reg. 35(3) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 337 of 2011 | |
| S.I. No. 335 of 2011, reg. 23(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 335 of 2011 | |
| S.I. No. 334 of 2011, reg. 21(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 334 of 2011 | |
| S.I. No. 333 of 2011, reg. 33(1) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 333 of 2011 | |
| S.I. No. 792 of 2007, regs. 1(2), 6(4) | 30 June 2010 | S.I. No. 792 of 2007, reg. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 307 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 33(3) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 305 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 25(2) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S.I. No. 305 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 20(2) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 305 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 44(1) amended | 21/2011, s. 60 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 44(1) notice form prescribed | S.I. No. 318 of 2003, reg. 2 & schedule | 21 July 2003 | S.I. No. 318 of 2003 |
| S. 44(1) substituted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 12(a) | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 44(5) repealed | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 12(b) | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 44(7) repealed | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 12(b) | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 45 substituted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 127 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 13 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 | |
| S. 46 substituted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 128 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 13 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 | |
| S. 46A s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 14 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 46B s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 14 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 46B(1) amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 129 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 46C s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 14 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 46D s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 14 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 46D(1) amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 130(a), (b) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 46E s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 14 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 51(1) renamed s. 51 as result of del. of subsec. 2 | 23/2003, s.45 (c) | 8 July 2003 | Commenced on enactment |
| Pt. 5 (ss. 52-60), saver for. | S.I. No. 334 of 2011, reg. 8(3)(c) | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 334 of 2011 |
| S.I. No. 305 of 2003, regs. 1(2), 9(3) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 305 of 2003, reg. 1(2) | |
| S. 52 def. of "physical infrastructure" substituted | S.I. No. 333 of 2011, reg. 39 | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 333 of 2011 |
| S. 52 def. of "authority" inserted | 2/2010, s. 21(1)(a) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 52 def. of "consent" substituted | 2/2010, s. 21(1)(b) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 52 def. of "NRA" inserted | 2/2010, s. 21(1)(c) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 52 defs. of "public road", "road", "road authority" and "roadworks" substit. | 2/2010, s. 21(1)(d) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 52(1) amended | 34/2024, ss. 1(3), 631, schedule 7, ref. no. 20 | Not yet commenced. Commencement order required under s. 1(3) | |
| S. 53 amendment of rights and obligations | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2) & 15(2) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 53 charges under | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2) & 20(3) | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2 |
| S. 53 obligations of rights holders | S.I. No. 333 of 2011, reg. 21 | 1 July 2011 | S.I. No. 333 of 2011 |
| S. 53 publication of information | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, regs. 1(2) & 21 | 25 July 2003 | S.I. No. 306 of 2003, reg. 1(2 |
| S. 53 substituted | 2/2010, s. 21(2) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 53 transfer of functions under | S.I. No. 815 of 2007, art. 3(1) and Part 1, Schedule | 1 January 2008 | S.I. No. 815 of 2007, art. 1(2) |
| S. 53(1)(a)(ii) amended | S.I. No. 391 of 2016, reg. 19(a) | 20 July 2016 | S.I. No. 391 of 2016 |
| S. 53(4A) inserted | S.I. No. 391 of 2016, reg. 19(b) | 20 July 2016 | S.I. No. 391 of 2016 |
| S. 53(6) amended | S.I. No. 391 of 2016, reg. 19(c)(i) | 20 July 2016 | S.I. No. 391 of 2016 |
| S. 53(6)(a), (c) amended | S.I. No. 391 of 2016, reg. 19(c)(ii) | 20 July 2016 | S.I. No. 391 of 2016 |
| S. 53(20) amended | 34/2024, ss. 1(3), 631, schedule 7, ref. no. 20 | ||
| S. 55 substituted | 2/2010, s. 21(3) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 55(1) amended | 34/2024, ss. 1(3), 631, schedule 7, ref. no. 20 | ||
| S. 56 substituted | 2/2010, s. 21(3) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 56 transfer of functions under | S.I. No. 815 of 2007, art. 3(1) and Part 1, Schedule | 1 January 2008 | S.I. No. 815 of 2007, art. 1(2) |
| S. 57A s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 15 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 57A(8)(b) amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 131 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 58(6) amended | 34/2024, ss. 1(3), 631, schedule 7, ref. no. 20 | ||
| S. 58A s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 16 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 58B s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 16 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 58C s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 16 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 58D s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 16 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 58E s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 16 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 58F s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 16 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 58G s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 16 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 58H s. inserted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 16 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 59 new heading inserted before | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 17 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| S. 60 substituted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 132 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| S. 60 amended | 21/2011, s. 5 & sch. 2 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 60(1)(e) substituted | 2/2010, s. 21(4) | 16 March 2010 | Commenced on enactment |
| S. 61-63 inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 133 | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| Sch. 1 substituted | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 18 | 15 May 2007 | Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007 (Commencement) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 224 of 2007), art. 2 |
| Sch. 1 part 1 additional related enactments designated | S.I. No. 14 of 2026, reg. 63(1) | 20 January 2026 | S.I. No. 14 of 2026, |
| Sch. 1 part 1 amended | 23/2003, s.45 (d) | 8 July 2003 | Commenced on enactment |
| Sch. 1 part 1 para. 4(b) deleted | 21/2011, s. 5 & sch. 2 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| Sch. 1 part 2 para. 36 deleted | 21/2011, s. 5 & sch. 2 | 2 August 2011 | Commenced on enactment |
| Sch. 1 part 2 para. 39 substituted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(f) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| Sch. 1 part 2 paras. 40-42 deleted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(f) | 9 June 2023 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) as amended |
| Sch. 1, Part 2, para. 58 amended | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 134(a) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
| Sch. 1, Part 2, paras. 59-67 inserted | 4/2023, ss. 1(3), 134(a) | 9 June 2023 | Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 299 of 2023), art. 2 |
SIs made under the Act
| Section | SIs made under the Act |
|---|---|
| S. 4 | Communications Regulation Act 2002 (Establishment Day) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 510 of 2002) |
| S. 30 | Communications Regulation Acts 2002 to 2010 (Section 30) Premium Rate Services Interim Levy Order 2010 (S.I. No. 339 of 2010) |
| Communications Regulation Act 2002 (Section 30) Postal Levy Order 2005 (S.I. No. 319 of 2005) | |
| Communications Regulation Act 2002 (Section 30) Postal Levy Order, 2004 (S.I. No. 401 of 2004) | |
| Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (Section 30) Postal Levy Order, 2003 (S.I. No. 733 of 2003) | |
| Communications Regulation Act, 2002, (Section 30) (Amendment) Levy Order 2003 (S.I. No. 392 of 2003) | |
| Communications Regulation Act, 2002 (Section 30) Levy Order, 2003 (S.I. No. 346 of 2003) | |
| S. 30(2) | Communications Regulation Act 2002 (Section 30) Postal Levy Order 2013 (S.I. No. 181 of 2013) |
| S. 44(1) | Communications Regulation Act 2002 (Notice of Intention to Prosecute) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 318 of 2003) |
| S. 46A | Communications (Mobile Telephone Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 156 of 2010) |
| European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Data Protection and Privacy) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 526 of 2008) | |
| Communications (Mobile Telephone Roaming) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 792 of 2007) | |
| European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services)(Universal Service and Users’ Rights) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 374 of 2007) | |
| European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services)(Access)(Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 373 of 2007) | |
| European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Authorisation) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 372 of 2007) | |
| European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Framework) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 271 of 2007) | |
| S. 46A (3), (4), (7) | European Communities (Postal Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 135 of 2008) |