A European Union committee vote which could see the scrapping of all mobile roaming charges within the European Union, has been welcomed by Sinn Fein local election candidate Liam Friel.
The legislation will be voted on by all MEPs on 3 April next
Welcoming the vote taken by the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE), Mr Friel it had “particular significant implications” here in Ireland and “most importantly” along the border region where the issue of roaming charges has been a problem for many years.
He said roaming charges between the Six and 26 Counties had a “negative impact” on businesses along the Derry-Donegal border.
Liam Friel.
Giving Killea as an example, Mr Friel added: “It is an area that has often been neglected when it comes to investment and roaming charges have been yet another reason to prevent business from growing in the region.
“Sinn Féin has continuously called for an end to roaming charges and Sinn Féin representatives in the Dáil and Assembly have worked tirelessly to further this project. I hope the legislation will be passed when it comes to the plenary session on the 3 April.”
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