Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On the roll-out of rural broadband services, I understand what the Minister has said that a case must be made to the European Commission and that not much can be predicted pending the outcome of that submission. Does that mean no financial provision will be made in terms of Government expenditure until such time as the European Commission gives the green light? I am thinking, in particular, about the roll-out of rural broadband services.