Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

At least we finally have some acknowledgement from the Minister that there is a problem with speeds. Every time he is questioned about broadband, he starts reeling off penetration figures. They are impressive but all they suggest is that people want broadband. Unfortunately, however, they have to use second-rate broadband by and large. Deputy Kathleen Lynch's question concerns how we measure progress in terms of doing what is most important in broadband, which is to provide lots of bandwidth quickly so that Ireland can try to catch up with other countries that are moving ahead in this area. As regards the State's broadband infrastructure, can the Minister give us a date for the one-stop-shop? That question was already asked by Deputy Coonan.

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