Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank NBI for its presentation. Despite what Senator Horkan alluded to, there is a lot of detail in the opening statement in the context of the issue of subcontractors and the disruption. As an educationalist, I impress on the witnesses the importance of our education establishments, especially primary and post-primary but now also third level. The frustration people have experienced with the Covid delay in the roll-out of broadband will last only for so long. NBI has a window of opportunity that I think the witnesses all know they need to work on and to build on. Importantly, as Senator Horkan said, the jargon will take us all only so far; it is the delivery that will be critical. I say that with respect.

What NBI did over the summer, I stress again, is very important. I ask the witnesses to consider doing that on a regional basis with county councils or regional assembly groups because it is about ensuring there is confidence in the work being done. Again, it is very important we get this delivered. I look forward to having our witnesses back before the committee. Míle buíochas.