Mr. Des Joyce:

In response to the suggestions on broadband, if Government policy changes and we are asked to participate in the scheme, I am sure that can happen.

In terms of extending networks into unpiped areas, at this moment in time the community water schemes were set up to address that. They come to Uisce Éireann for a connection. A good example of joined-up thinking is the project that is currently about to start construction at Murrisk. Between Westport and Louisburgh there is a 22 km area that has no piped supply at all. Many people would find that hard to believe. The community has got together and requested a community water scheme. They have sought permission from Uisce Éireann for water, which we will provide to them. We will increase the capacity of Lough Mask to supply them. In addition to that, Uisce Éireann is going to look to increase the pipe size through the community water scheme in order that we can rationalise Louisburgh, which is at the end of the line. That is a good model.