Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Bill 2022

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• Implements EU Electronic Communications Code directive: network providers must manage security risks; high-risk component suppliers face restrictions.
• Adds consumer protections, complaint resolution processes, and interim breach measures for electronic communications services.
• Establishes administrative penalties for breaches; amends 2002 Communications Act, 2003 Digital Hub Act, and 1983 Postal Act; funds post office network.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   26 Sep 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   6 Oct 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   6 Oct 2022
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Jan 2023
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   25 Jan 2023
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   8 Feb 2023
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   8 Feb 2023
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   14 Feb 2023
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   14 Feb 2023
10. Enacted

    2 Mar 2023