Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Could I just clarify one point? Does the planning permission issue with local authorities account for much of the delay in the roll-out to date? Would it make sense for local authorities to set up dedicated units to deal exclusively with these matters? I presume NBI is seeking road opening licences. That all falls under that category. How big of a component of the delay in the roll-out was the absence of a structured arrangement with the local authorities? Would it make sense for each local authority to set up a dedicated unit to allow planning applications relating to the roll-out to be fast-tracked? Would that speed up the process a great deal?