Mr. Jeremy Godfrey:

The Senator asked whether Eir was still responsible for maintaining the copper network. The answer is that the company is still responsible for that. Under universal service designation we have set standards for the quality of service. Previously, we had national targets, but in our most recent decision we have set regional targets as well. In the past it was possible for national targets to be met by delivering a good service in the urban areas and a poorer service in rural areas. We have now made sure of minimum targets for services in rural areas as well.