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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2010

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Questions (428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433)

John O'Mahony

Question:

519 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of proper broadband facilities at Kilmovee, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3535/10]

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John O'Mahony

Question:

520 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of proper broadband facilities in Uralar, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3536/10]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 519 and 520 together.

Broadband services are provided by private service providers over various platforms including DSL (i.e over telephone lines), fixed wireless, mobile, cable, satellite and fibre. I understand that broadband is available in the general areas of Kilmovee and Uralar, County Mayo, from mobile, wireless and satellite service providers. Details of the availability of broadband services in County Mayo are available at www.broadband.gov.ie. I would add that the information contained in this website is provided by service providers.

John O'Mahony

Question:

521 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of proper broadband facilities in Carracastle, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3537/10]

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John O'Mahony

Question:

522 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of proper broadband facilities in Kilkelly, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3538/10]

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John O'Mahony

Question:

523 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of proper broadband facilities in Cloontia, County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3539/10]

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I propose to take Questions Nos. 521 to 523, inclusive, together.

In December 2008, my Department entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). The company is required to provide services, using a mix of technologies, to all fixed residences and businesses that are located within the NBS Coverage Area and which seek a service.

3 continues to progress its network rollout and NBS broadband services are available in almost half of the 1,028 designated Electoral Divisions (ED) to be covered under the Scheme. With particular reference to County Mayo, the table below, shows the 112 EDs to be covered under the NBS in the County and identifies the 49 EDs, which can now avail of the NBS broadband services. Details of all the areas to be covered by the NBS, including the status of the NBS rollout, are available at www.three.ie/nbs. Under the NBS contract, all EDs in the NBS Coverage Area will have broadband connectivity by end September 2010.

National Broadband Scheme Electoral Divisions (ED) to be covered by the NBS in County Mayo

ED Name

ED Reference No.

Status

Aghagower North

157003

Live

An Geata Mor Theas

157007

Live

Ardnaree North

157010

Live

Attymass West

157013

Live

Ballynagoraher

157028

Live

Ballysakeery

157030

Live

Bohola

157037

Live

Brackloon

157038

Live

Burriscarra

157043

Live

Callow

157044

Live

Carrowmore

157047

Live

Clogher

157052

Live

Clogher

157053

Live

Cloghermore

157054

Live

Cloonmore

157056

Live

Coonard

157059

Live

Croaghmoyle

157062

Live

Croaghpatrick

157063

Live

Crossmolina South

157066

Live

Cuildoo

157067

Live

Dalgan

157069

Live

Deel

157070

Live

Derryloughan

157072

Live

Fortland

157078

Live

Glenhest

157083

Live

Goolamore

157084

Live

Islandeady

157087

Live

Kilbeagh

157088

Live

Kilfian East

157091

Live

Kilfian South

157092

Live

Killala

157097

Live

Kilmaclasser

157100

Live

Kilmeena

157102

Live

Kilvine

157106

Live

Knappagh

157107

Live

Lackan South

157113

Live

Mayo

157118

Live

Meelick

157119

Live

Mount Falcon

157120

Live

Newbrook

157125

Live

Newport East

157126

Live

Rathoma

157133

Live

Roslee

157134

Live

Sallymount

157135

Live

Shrule

157137

Live

Slievemahanagh

157138

Live

Tagheen

157145

Live

Addergoole

157002

Planned

Aghagower South

157004

Planned

Aghamore

157005

Planned

Aillemore

157006

Planned

An Geata Mor Thuaidh

157008

Planned

Attymass East

157012

Planned

Ballinchalla

157019

Planned

Ballycastle

157022

Planned

Ballycroy North

157023

Planned

Ballycroy South

157024

Planned

Ballyovey

157029

Planned

Bangor

157031

Planned

Barroosky

157032

Planned

Bekan

157033

Planned

Beldergmore

157034

Planned

Belmullet

157036

Planned

Bunaveela

157040

Planned

Bundorragha

157041

Planned

Cappaghduff

157045

Planned

Caraun

157046

Planned

Clare Island

157050

Planned

Coolnaha

157058

Planned

Corraun Achill

157060

Planned

Course

157061

Planned

Culnacleha

157068

Planned

Derry

157071

Planned

Doocastle

157073

Planned

Dooega

157074

Planned

Drummin

157075

Planned

Erriff

157077

Planned

Garrymore

157079

Planned

Glenamoy

157080

Planned

Glencastle

157081

Planned

Glenco

157082

Planned

Hollymount

157085

Planned

Houndswood

157086

Planned

Kilcommon

157090

Planned

Kilfian West

157093

Planned

Kilgarvan

157094

Planned

Kilgeever

157095

Planned

Kilkelly

157096

Planned

Killavally

157098

Planned

Killedan

157099

Planned

Kilmaine

157101

Planned

Kilsallagh

157104

Planned

Knock South

157109

Planned

Knockadaff

157110

Planned

Knocknalower

157111

Planned

Lackan North

157112

Planned

Letterbrick

157114

Planned

Muingnabo

157121

Planned

Muings

157122

Planned

Murneen

157123

Planned

Neale

157124

Planned

Newport West

157127

Planned

Owenbrin

157128

Planned

Owennadornaun

157129

Planned

Portroyal

157131

Planned

Rathhill

157132

Planned

Sheskin

157136

Planned

Sonnagh

157140

Planned

Srahmore

157142

Planned

Tawnynagry

157146

Planned

Toocananagh

157147

Planned

Tumgesh

157149

Planned

John O'Mahony

Question:

524 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of proper broadband facilities in Roskey, Doocastle, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3540/10]

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In December 2008, my Department entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). The company is required to provide services, using a mix of technologies, to all fixed residences and businesses that are located within the NBS Coverage Area and who seek a service.

3 continues to progress its network rollout and NBS broadband services are available in almost half of the 1,028 designated Electoral Divisions (ED) to be covered under the Scheme. With particular reference to County Sligo, the table below, shows the 22 EDs to be covered under the NBS in the County and identifies the 11 EDs, which can now avail of the NBS broadband services. Details of all the areas to be covered by the NBS, including the status of the NBS rollout, are available at www.three.ie/nbs. Under the NBS contract, all EDs in the NBS Coverage Area will have broadband connectivity by end September 2010.

National Broadband Scheme

Electoral Divisions (ED) to be covered by the NBS in County Sligo

ED Name

ED Reference No.

Status

Cliffony South

207027

Live

Drumcolumb

207039

Live

Killadoon

207048

Live

Lakeview

207056

Live

Lissadill

207061

Live

Shancough

207069

Live

Skreen

207070

Live

Streamstown

207072

Live

Templeboy North

207074

Live

Templeboy South

207075

Live

Toberpatrick

207079

Live

Cloonoghill

207029

Planned

Cuilmore

207033

Planned

Glendarragh

207045

Planned

Kilmactranny

207052

Planned

Kilshalvy

207053

Planned

Kilturra

207054

Planned

Leitrim

207057

Planned

Mullagheruse

207063

Planned

Rathmacurkey

207065

Planned

Templevanny

207076

Planned

Toomour

207080

Planned

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