Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 March 2019
249. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the cost-benefit analysis of the national broadband plan; if the cost-benefit analysis has been updated recently; the projected cost of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11099/19]
View answerPrior to the launch of the National Broadband Plan procurement process, my Department undertook a public consultation on the NBP State Intervention Strategy. A preliminary cost benefit analysis (CBA) was completed at that stage, in line with the Public Spending Code. The CBA has been updated at key points during the procurement process. The level of State subsidy for the National Broadband Plan State intervention is to be determined through the procurement process. The updated CBA and ongoing due diligence in relation to the final tender submission will inform Government's decision.
