Broadband Service Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2015

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Ceisteanna (641)

Michael Moynihan

Ceist:

641. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide background information surrounding pilot projects taking place nationally between Leader companies associated with next-generation access broadband coverage in partnership with a Chinese broadband company (details supplied); if any State or European Union funding has been allocated towards these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15574/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

I understand that the projects referred to by the Deputy, which are being brought forward by local development companies in partnership with the Chinese company referred to in the Question, are being brought forward by those local development companies, in their capacity as private limited companies. I am advised that no LEADER funding or other public funding has been allocated to these projects.