Telecommunications Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2006

Tuesday, 17 October 2006

Questions (298)

Michael D. Higgins

Question:

377 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the state of broadband accessibility in Moycullen, County Galway; the reason for which there appears to be a discrepancy between broadband connection speed in this part of the county as opposed to others close by; his proposals to improve the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32933/06]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Issues relating to the delivery of broadband services, including connection speeds, are an operational matter for service providers.