Brendan Howlin
Ceist:29 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her proposals to make good the deficit in broadband infrastructure in the south-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10583/02]
Vol. 551 No. 4
29 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Public Enterprise her proposals to make good the deficit in broadband infrastructure in the south-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10583/02]
Under the National Development Plan 2000-2006, a provision of €200 million is available to support the communications and e-commerce measure. A first call for proposals was run last year and on foot of submissions received, nine contracts were signed at the beginning of the year which will result in additional investment in the regions in broadband infrastructure. These include delivery of service in the south-east region by Chorus, ESBT and ESAT.