Eir

FER0788878

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Eir, Telecommunications in Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe, Communications in Europe

The complainant requested information relating to Peregrine Falcon nest sites. Natural Resources Wales (‘NRW’) withheld the information requested under regulation 12(5)(g) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that NRW correctly applied regulation 12(5)(g) to the request. She does not require any steps to be taken.

Key Points: 

The complainant requested information relating to Peregrine Falcon nest sites. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) withheld the information requested under regulation 12(5)(g) of the EIR. The Commissioners decision is that NRW correctly applied regulation 12(5)(g) to the request. She does not require any steps to be taken.

FER0709077

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Eir, Telecommunications in Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe, Communications in Europe, Environmental Information Regulations

The complainant has requested the minutes of meetings that took place between the Ards and North Down Borough Council’s (the council) Planning and Environmental Health departments, his local golf club and/or their consultants and local residents. The council disclosed one set of notes, with a paragraph redacted under regulation 13 of the EIR. The council however refused to disclose the remaining set of minutes under regulations 12(5)(b) and 12(5)(f) of the EIR. The complainant is concerned with the remaining set of minutes and the council’s refusal to disclose this information. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council is entitled to rely on regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR and that the public interest rests in favour of maintaining the exception. The Commissioner has however found the council in breach of regulations 11 and 14(2) and 14(3) of the EIR. The Commissioner does not require any further action to be taken.

Key Points: 
  • The council disclosed one set of notes, with a paragraph redacted under regulation 13 of the EIR.
  • The council however refused to disclose the remaining set of minutes under regulations 12(5)(b) and 12(5)(f) of the EIR.
  • The complainant is concerned with the remaining set of minutes and the councils refusal to disclose this information.
  • The Commissioner has however found the council in breach of regulations 11 and 14(2) and 14(3) of the EIR.

FER0702636

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Eir, Newtownabbey Borough Council, Telecommunications in Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe, Communications in Europe

The complainant has requested information from Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council (‘the Council’) in relation to a pig farm construction site within the Council’s area.  The Council disclosed some of the requested information, stated that it did not hold some of the information, and refused to disclose the remainder, citing regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR as a basis for non-disclosure.  The Commissioner’s decision is that the Council has correctly applied regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR to the information withheld under that regulation and that it holds no further information within the scope of the complainant’s request apart from that which it has already disclosed to the complainant.  Therefore, the Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.

Key Points: 
  • The complainant has requested information from Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council (the Council) in relation to a pig farm construction site within the Councils area.
  • The Council disclosed some of the requested information, stated that it did not hold some of the information, and refused to disclose the remainder, citing regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR as a basis for non-disclosure.
  • The Commissioners decision is that the Council has correctly applied regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR to the information withheld under that regulation and that it holds no further information within the scope of the complainants request apart from that which it has already disclosed to the complainant.
  • Therefore, the Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.

Global Managed MPLS Market Outlook, 2019 to 2024 - Increased Penetration of Cloud Services is a Key Growth Driver - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Technology, Internet, Telecommunications, Telecommunications, Technology, Mobile telecommunications, Videotelephony, Internet of things, Wireless networking, 4G, Software-defined radio, JIO, Cisco Systems, Backhaul, Eir

The "Managed MPLS Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 - 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Managed MPLS Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 - 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The rise in mobile backhaul networks is estimated to boost the growth of the market over the forecast period.
  • Growth in cloud-based services for mobile users and the roll-out of 4G LTE services around the world have increased the investment into networks by carriers.
  • In Sep 2018, Jio and Cisco announced an extension of their partnership to tap an INR 500 billion enterprise market.

FER0771747

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Eir, Telecommunications in Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe, Communications in Europe

The complainant has requested information associated with a proposed land development.  Trinity Hall (a College of the University of Cambridge) originally relied on section 21(1)(information accessible to applicant by other means), section 41(1) (information provided in confidence) and section 43(2) (commercial interests) of the FOIA to withhold information it considers it is likely to hold.  Trinity Hall subsequently confirmed that its primary position is that it is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12(1) of the FOIA (cost exceeds the appropriate limit).  It also indicated that some information would be exempt under section 42(1) (legal professional privilege). The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: The requested information, where held, can be categorised as environmental information which Trinity Hall should have handled under the EIR. Trinity Hall can rely on regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR (manifestly unreasonable request by virtue of cost) to refuse to comply with the complainant’s request. Trinity Hall breached regulation 9(1) of the EIR as it failed to offer advice and assistance to the complainant. The Commissioner requires Trinity Hall to take the following step to ensure compliance with the legislation: In order to comply with regulation 9(1) provide advice and assistance to the complainant as to how he might refine his request to bring complying with the request within the cost limit, if it is possible to do so.

Key Points: 
  • Trinity Hall subsequently confirmed that its primary position is that it is not obliged to comply with the request under section 12(1) of the FOIA (cost exceeds the appropriate limit).
  • The Commissioners decision is as follows: The requested information, where held, can be categorised as environmental information which Trinity Hall should have handled under the EIR.
  • Trinity Hall can rely on regulation 12(4)(b) of the EIR (manifestly unreasonable request by virtue of cost) to refuse to comply with the complainants request.
  • Trinity Hall breached regulation 9(1) of the EIR as it failed to offer advice and assistance to the complainant.

Denmark's Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market, 2019-2023: Competition Impacting on Revenue - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Technology, Telecommunications, Telecommunications, Technology, Wireless, LTE, Mobile technology, T-Mobile, Broadband, Eir, National broadband plan

The report analyses the fixed-line, mobile and broadband sectors.

Key Points: 
  • The report analyses the fixed-line, mobile and broadband sectors.
  • Denmark's competitive telecom market continues to benefit from having one of the highest broadband penetration rates globally, as well as comprehensive LTE coverage.
  • This has stimulated a range of IP-enabled applications which has encouraged revenue growth in the mobile and internet segments, though market competition has meant that overall sector growth has fallen in recent years.
  • The mobile market continues to show steady growth despite the country having one of the highest mobile penetration rates in Europe.

Valassis Data Delivers Ways to Influence Loyal Telecom/Technology Subscribers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Technology, Internet, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Online, Economy of Michigan, Livonia, Michigan, Valassis, Companies, RetailMeNot, Economy of the United States, Clipper Magazine, Eir, Wind, Telecommunications in Europe

According to Valassis Activating the Dynamic Subscriber: Telecom & Technology research, telecom and technology subscribers appear to be generally loyal with just 7 to 8 percent planning to switch their TV/video, home internet or wireless providers in the next year.

Key Points: 
  • According to Valassis Activating the Dynamic Subscriber: Telecom & Technology research, telecom and technology subscribers appear to be generally loyal with just 7 to 8 percent planning to switch their TV/video, home internet or wireless providers in the next year.
  • There is a window of opportunity to influence consumers to switch telecom and technology providers, said Curtis Tingle, Chief Marketing Officer, Valassis.
  • NCH Marketing Services, Inc. and Clipper Magazine are Valassis subsidiaries, and RetailMeNot Everydayis its consumer brand.
  • Its signature Have You Seen Me?program delivers hope to missing children and their families.Valassis and RetailMeNot are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harland Clarke Holdings .

FER0795842

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Eir, Telecommunications in Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe, Communications in Europe

The complainant requested information relating to surface water drainage matters. The Council denied holding relevant information. The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, the Council does not hold the requested information. She therefore upholds the Council’s application of regulation 12(4)(a) (information not held) of the EIR. She did, however, find a procedural breach of regulation 14 (refusal to disclose information) of the EIR. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken as a result of this decision. 

Key Points: 
  • The Council denied holding relevant information.
  • The Commissioners decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, the Council does not hold the requested information.
  • She therefore upholds the Councils application of regulation 12(4)(a) (information not held) of the EIR.
  • She did, however, find a procedural breach of regulation 14 (refusal to disclose information) of the EIR.

FER0744307

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, March 9, 2019
NIAS, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, Eir, Telecommunications in Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe, Communications in Europe, Nias people

The complainant requested information from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust (NIAS). Despite the Commissioner’s intervention NIAS has failed to respond to the request. Therefore the Commissioner’s decision is that NIAS has failed to comply with regulation 5(2) of the EIR. The Commissioner requires the public authority to respond to the request.

Key Points: 

The complainant requested information from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust (NIAS). Despite the Commissioners intervention NIAS has failed to respond to the request. Therefore the Commissioners decision is that NIAS has failed to comply with regulation 5(2) of the EIR. The Commissioner requires the public authority to respond to the request.

FER0776256

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Telecommunications in the Republic of Ireland, Eir, Shropshire, Local government in the United Kingdom, Telecommunications in Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe

The complainant has requested information from Forest Holidays Ltd (‘FHL’) associated with a development proposal in Mortimer Forest in Shropshire. FHL’s position is that it is not a public authority for the purposes of the EIR. It has therefore refused to respond to this request under the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that FHL is not a public authority for the purposes of the EIR, as defined under regulation 2(2). She therefore upholds FHL’s position and requires no steps to be taken in this case.

Key Points: 
  • The complainant has requested information from Forest Holidays Ltd (FHL) associated with a development proposal in Mortimer Forest in Shropshire.
  • FHLs position is that it is not a public authority for the purposes of the EIR.
  • The Commissioners decision is that FHL is not a public authority for the purposes of the EIR, as defined under regulation 2(2).
  • She therefore upholds FHLs position and requires no steps to be taken in this case.