44 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to reports that mobile phone users are being enticed into spending up to €100 million in vain attempts to win cash prizes through text messages; the steps he intends to take to prevent the exploitation of mobile phone users in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10214/04]

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44 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to reports that mobile phone users are being enticed into spending up to €100 million in vain attempts to win cash prizes through text messages; the steps he intends to take to prevent the exploitation of mobile phone users in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10214/04]

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1. 1 April 2004

   Mobile Telephony.

   44 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to reports that mobile phone users are being enticed into spending up to €100 million in vain attempts to win cash prizes through text messages; the steps he intends to take to prevent the exploitation of mobile phone users in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10214/04]

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