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Consortium acquires contract for Ireland's National Digital Radio Services
Eircom, Motorola and Sigma Wireless (TETRA Ireland) has been selected to deliever, as well as manage and operate, the contract for the nationwide TETRA System Deployment in Ireland.
The 8-year ‘build-own-operate’ contract will start with the roll-out of services in an area covering parts of Dublin (including the port and airport) and the nationwide roll-out is scheduled to be completed within 2 years.
TETRA Ireland will work closely with the end-users of the network including An Garda Síochána (Ireland’s national police force), the Ambulance Service, Prison Services, Fire Service, Customs Service and all public sector agencies across Ireland to ensure the new system meets their requirements.
The network will be operated as a fully managed service and will enhance communication between users and improve public safety for Irish citizens. The contract follows the successful deployment and operation of a pilot system covering Dublin and will cover the design, construction, management and operation of the network for public safety agencies and non-commercial public safety bodies in the Republic of Ireland.
The Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern TD said: "The Government and I have consistently given our commitment that An Garda Síochána will receive every necessary support to enable them to operate effectively as a modern police force. The provision of the new digital radio service for the Force is a significant landmark in delivering on that promise. Almost €100m has been provided for Garda technology related projects this year alone and this includes significant financial provision for the new radio service.”
Manuel Torres, vice president and general manager, Motorola Government & Public Safety, EMEA said, “We are pleased to be part of the roll-out of a nationwide TETRA network in Ireland and this win further demonstrates Motorola’s ability to deliver communication solutions to Government and public safety organizations.”
