I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 90 together.
Regarding the query raised in the Question my Department contacted National Broadband Ireland (NBI) who has advised that It has always been the case that there is a phase of the NBP rollout that allows time for ‘Network Design’. On the NBI website there is a page entitled ‘Steps to getting the network connected’ Steps to getting the network connected - NBI
This lists the phases of the project for the public as follows:
-Phase 1: Surveying
-Phase 2: Design
-Phase 3: Build
-Phase 4: Order you connection
-Phase 5: Getting connected
The page also explains how the various phases of the project are progressed and what is involved in the network build. NBI has further advised that they will separately reach out to the Deputy and offer a briefing update for her area.