Telecommunications Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 April 2008

Wednesday, 2 April 2008

Questions (958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976)

James Bannon

Question:

1023 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Lanesboro, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11698/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1024 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Legan, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11699/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1025 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Ardagh, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11700/08]

James Bannon

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1026 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Carrickedmond, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11701/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1027 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Forgney, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11702/08]

James Bannon

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1028 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Keenagh, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11703/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1029 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Abbeyshrule, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11704/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1030 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Moydow, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11705/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1031 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Newtowncashel, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11706/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1032 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11707/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1033 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Balinalee, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11708/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1034 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Drumlish, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11709/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1035 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Legga, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11710/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1036 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Moyne, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11711/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1037 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Mullinalaghta, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11712/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1038 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Glen, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11713/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1039 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Killashee, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11714/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1040 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Aughnacliffe, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11715/08]

James Bannon

Question:

1041 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom’s plans to provide broadband in Killoe, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11716/08]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1023 to 1041, inclusive, together.

The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the private sector. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. I have no function in the matter of the enabling of exchanges owned by private companies. However, it is hoped that the facilitation of greater competition in the sector via the introduction of broadband from different technology platforms, will encourage more rapid enabling of all exchanges for broadband.