Telecommunications Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 April 2006

Thursday, 6 April 2006

Questions (223, 224)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

217 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason for the slow rate of progress in the provision of broadband services and facilities; the action he proposes to take or direction he intends to issue to all involved with a view to ensuring a competitive technological edge for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13892/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Browne)

I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 60 of 6 April 2006.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

218 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans to generate serious interest in the provision of nationwide broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13894/06]

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Browne)

I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 60 of 6 April 2006.

Question Nos. 219 to 221, inclusive, answered with Question No. 176.