Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
228. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the total number of copper communication lines within his Department that are currently in active operation and for which his Department is paying for on a monthly basis, inclusive of ISDN, PTSN and copper-based lease lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18836/24]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that the Data and Telephony, which is voice over IP (VOIP), communication lines for my Department are fibre optic communication lines.
There are 36 copper communication lines in operation across my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (as part of a shared services arrangement whereby my Department pays the monthly costs). Five of the lines relate to a building no longer occupied by my Department and a process is underway to move these to the current occupant.
Furthermore, my Department is in the process of carrying out a review to assess the continuing requirement for the remaining 31 lines.
