The regulatory framework for communications in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Operators have a general right to provide electronic communications networks and services once they have notified ComReg. Spectrum licences are generally technology and service neutral, and licensed spectrum is tradable subject to ComReg approval to prevent anti-competitive effects. ComReg is currently working to release additional spectrum bands such as 700MHz and 3.6GHz to facilitate the development of 5G networks.