Written answers
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Department of Education and Skills
Broadband Infrastructure
Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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288. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of copper communication lines within her Department that are currently in active operation and for which her Department is paying for on a monthly basis, inclusive of ISDN, PTSN and copper-based lease lines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18833/24]
Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department currently has 11 ISDN/PSTN lines and 42 DSL lines. The lines are predominantly in use in my Department's regional offices. The necessity for PSTN/ISDN and DSL technology is mainly due to the unavailability of fibre connections at that location. Additionally, these lines are required for fax, franking machines and lift services. However, with the continuous expansion of fibre availability, my Department intends to transition as many lines as possible to fibre/SIP connections.
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