Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 December 2014
581. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on using the ESB network to bring high-speed broadband to all homes and businesses as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46180/14]
View answerThe rollout of the fibre-based broadband services by the recently-established joint venture company formed by ESB and Vodafone is an operational matter for the companies concerned and I have no statutory function in decisions around the timing and location of investment decisions. I understand however that the European Commission has recently approved the creation of the joint venture company. Vodafone and ESB have indicated publicly that network roll-out will commence early next year, with phase one expected to be complete by the end of 2018, and scope for a second phase thereafter.
