Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
165. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 142 of 2 March 2023, when a new build premises (details supplied) is expected to be assessed for connection to the NBI network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12571/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs advised in Parliamentary Question 142 on 2 March 2023, all new build premises in the State Intervention Area are covered under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) Project Agreement.
NBI advise that the premises referred to in the question has recently been included in their rollout plan. As network build works have commenced in the area, connection works for this premises will be undertaken following completion of the existing rollout works programme.
NBI further advise that the anticipated date for connection for this premises is within the next 3 months. This timeframe is subject to change because in some cases NBI may need to complete a survey and provide additional infrastructure build works prior to connecting a newly built premises.
