Mr. Ian Brannigan:

We are definitely working towards a goal, and that goal needs to be met as soon as possible in terms of implementation and roll-out. There is a business need. My Creative Edge and other platforms have been used to showcase goods and service from western businesses in Roscommon and beyond. That is all predicated on having sufficient broadband to enable them to transact on the back of that publicity and market exposure. It is self-evident that they need broadband. I would be happier were I able to say that the roll-out had been completed, but that is not within my remit. I am relatively happy that we are moving towards it, and I will be happier when we get there.

The Deputy referred to Knock airport.