Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2021
157. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number and dates of oral Ministerial briefings provided by his officials on the roll out of National Broadband Plan in 2020 and 2021; the Ministers present at each meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51755/21]
View answerThe National Broadband Plan (NBP) contract is a detailed document that provides for the design, build and operation of a national high speed broadband network by NBI and includes detailed provisions that are designed to protect the interests of the State and citizens. My Department as the contracting authority manages all of the elements of contract governance and engages with NBI on an ongoing basis across all elements of the programme to deliver the new high speed broadband network.
A governance structure has been established within the Department to monitor contract compliance and includes a NBP Senior Management Team and a number of NBI Engagement Groups. As part of the governance arrangements underpinning the oversight of the NBP Contract, I receive regular oral briefings, generally on a monthly basis, from the NBP Senior Management Team and have done so from the outset of my appointment. Minister Ryan also receives regular oral briefings on progress.
