Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
746. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the funding for an officer with specific responsibility for broadband will be provided to Tipperary County Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41698/16]
View answerFunding for an officer with specific responsibility for broadband has been provided to all local authorities and a Broadband Officer has been appointed in Tipperary County Council.
The Broadband Officer will act as a single point of contact within Tipperary County Council for engagement with broadband providers. The officer will assist with the preparation for, and roll out of, the National Broadband Plan and will create awareness of broadband services in the county.
