Broadband Infrastructure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 December 2022

Thursday, 15 December 2022

Questions (154, 155, 156)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

154. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if the Government clawbacks in respect of the National Broadband Plan will not be diminished as a result of NBI’s interest in X3T and the expectation from its shareholders; if he has engaged with NBI regarding its interest in the company; and if he is satisfied that no risk arises in respect of his interests in the National Broadband Plan as a result of the establishment of the company. [62842/22]

Catherine Murphy

Question:

155. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if NBI is subject to public procurement rules; the way in which services provided to NBI by a company (details supplied) are governed and managed. [62843/22]

Catherine Murphy

Question:

156. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if NBI sought permission to establish a spin-out company named (details supplied) from the NBI; and if his Department completed a due diligence process in relation to the company. [62844/22]

Written answers

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

I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 to 156, inclusive, together.

I understand that the company referred to in the Question is a separate commercial entity from NBI. Any queries in relation to the referred company and any services it may provide to NBI should be directed to its owners and/or NBI.

There has been no request for approval from NBI in relation to the named company. Should NBI seek any relevant approval it will be processed in line with the requirements of the NBP Contract.

Question No. 155 answered with Question No. 154.

Question No. 156 answered with Question No. 154.