Broadband Infrastructure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 November 2021

Thursday, 25 November 2021

Questions (208)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

208. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason poles were erected opposite Loughquittane Lake in Killarney by National Broadband Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58067/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

We are exploring the background to this case for our own purposes.  The issue involves 2 poles in private land (wayleave permission granted) deemed by NBI not to require S.254 licences, i.e. it is exempt development.  Exploring the validity of that view with external experts.