Bobby Aylward (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Okay. How is it envisaged that the broadband will be rolled out? I know there is a 25-year contract. As a Deputy for a rural constituency, I cannot emphasise enough how important broadband is for rural Ireland.

When couples ask me to help them out with planning permission, I am almost asked about broadband coverage in the area first. This occurs regularly. Ten years ago, no one even knew what broadband was and now I am asked about broadband coverage before-----