Dublin, Tuesday, 30th November, 2004

Noel Dempsey T.D., Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources today announced the appointment of Ms. Isolde Goggin as Chairperson of the Commission for Communications Regulation for a one year period with effect from 1 December 2004.

Ms. Goggin has served as a ComReg Commissioner since its establishment in December 2002.  She brings to the post many years of relevant experience, including being Member and Director of the Regulated Markets Division of the Competition Authority.

The Chairperson of the Commission has been appointed for a one year term since the Office was established in 2002.  Ms. Goggin will succeed Mr. John Doherty, the current Chair of the Commission for Communications Regulation.  The Minister paid tribute to the work undertaken by John Doherty during his year as Chairperson in further developing the telecoms market in Ireland and in particular in helping to create the conditions for increased competition in the market and higher broadband uptake.

A third commissioner will be appointed later this week.

The Minister said that he looks forward to working with the ComReg team in continuing to develop the communications sector. 

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