Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2008
506 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when discussions will be completed on the next generation broadband consultation papers; if a decision has been made on the roll out of phase II of the MANs projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35605/08]
View answer518 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to receive the draft policy paper on next generation broadband networks; if he will implement the value for money and policy review of phase one of the MANs programme; if he will provide the required funds for MANs projects in Castlerea and Boyle, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35908/08]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 506 and 518 together.
The consultation period on the "Consultation Paper on Next Generation Broadband" has now concluded and my officials are evaluating the submissions received. I will publish the final policy paper shortly. Future investment decisions, including any investment in any new Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) will be guided by the final policy paper on Next Generation Broadband, the recommendations of the Value for Money and Policy Review of Phase I of the MANs Programme, available resources and any other analyses as appropriate.
