Updated to 16 September 2025 (Act No. 10 of 2025 and S.I. No. 431 of 2025)
All effects below are reflected in the most recent Revised Act.
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 |
| Functns. of Regulator ext. | 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) | |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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| S. 2(2) repealed | 22/2007, ss. 1(2), 3(g).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 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 30(1A)(b) amended | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(iii) | 9 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| S. 30(1B) inserted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(d)(iv) | 9 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2), |
| 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 | |
| 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) amended with transitional provisions | 12/2022, ss. 1(3), 3, 37(a) | 27 September 2023 | Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (Commencement) Order 2023 (S.I. No. 448 of 2023), art. 2 |
| 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 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 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 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2), |
| Sch. 1 part 2 paras. 40-42 deleted | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, regs. 1(2), 111(f) | 9 September 2022 | S.I. No. 444 of 2022, reg. 1(2) |
| 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) |