Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour)
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Since fibre is so important, it has considerable implications for planning, especially if there is ever to be a housing boom again in Ireland. Sometimes we close the stable door after the horse has bolted. If we had planned for fibre broadband, it would have made life particularly easy. Australian planning guidelines require the installation of updated technology before houses are built. Perhaps we should consider this with our local authorities in respect of the planning process.