National Broadband Plan

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (65)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

65. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will respond to an issue with the National Broadband Plan (details supplied). [39782/22]

Written answers

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

It is not unusual in large-scale infrastructure/utility projects of this nature for a change of ownership to take place. Such an event is provided for under the National Broadband Plan Contract with specific provisions included in relation to a change in ownership, sale, or change in control of shareholders of National Broadband Ireland. The Contract requires the written consent of the Minister prior to the transfer of any interest, direct or indirect, in NBI.

My Department received a formal notification of a proposed change in control of NBI on 22 July 2022. My officials are undertaking a detailed review of the proposal with a determination expected in the Autumn.