Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
40. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated number of homes that will remain without access to high-speed broadband after the national broadband plan is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3701/21]
View answerUnder the National Broadband Plan (NBP), the State has stepped in to ensure homes and businesses that do not have access to high speed broadband will be assured of such a service. My Department defines high speed broadband as a connection with minimum speeds of 30Mbps download and 6Mbps upload. A combination of commercial investment and the State led intervention will ensure access to high speed broadband in every part of the country and no-one will be left behind no matter how remote.
