Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2006
238 Mr. P. Power asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the provision of broadband for Doon, County Limerick can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4447/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra239 Mr. P. Power asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the provision of broadband for Casteconnell Village, County Limerick can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4448/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra240 Mr. P. Power asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when the provision of broadband for Coolriery, Castleconnell, County Limerick can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4449/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 238 to 240, inclusive, together.
The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg.
My Department administers a group broadband scheme which delivers broadband to many underserved small rural areas. It is my intention to hold a third phase of the group broadband scheme and my officials are currently finalising the application procedure and documentation. I expect to be in a position to formally launch the third phase shortly.
