Mr. Torlach Denihan:

To clarify a matter for Deputy Harrington, his suggestion makes eminent sense in that the most poorly served areas should be top of the list to be addressed. However, this issue will be determined in the tender issued by the Department. My understanding is that the European Commissioner insisted that there must be a major enhancement in service before an area can be considered for inclusion in the national broadband plan. While I expect the Department to do as the Deputy suggests, time will tell. The industry will respond to the tender and deliver it first where it is directed to do so.