Telecommunications Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004

Tuesday, 9 March 2004

Ceisteanna (187)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

274 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date regarding the application for north-east broadband ring made on behalf of Louth County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7530/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

I have obtained approval to proceed with the implementation of metropolitan area networks in Dundalk and Drogheda. It is envisaged that construction work on these projects will commence over the coming months.