National Broadband Plan Implementation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 February 2018

Wednesday, 14 February 2018

Ceisteanna (54)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

54. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the alternative plans being considered by his Department for rolling out the national broadband plan since a company (details supplied) pulled out of the procurement process; the measures he is taking to prevent further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7471/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

The procurement process for the National Broadband Plan State Intervention Area has been a very robust process with strong risk management throughout, with all scenarios and eventualities having been considered.

  This process is entering its final stages, with the remaining bidding consortium having reaffirmed its commitment to the successful conclusion of that process.