Mr. Patrick Neary:

As I mentioned, that does not mean that Granahan McCourt or National Broadband Ireland, NBI, cannot use that fibre going forward. NBI still has that option to pursue when it gets into low level design. It could pursue that fibre as an option in certain circumstances where it makes sense for it and where that product can still satisfy the requirements on future proofing and capacity. It is not off the table, as such. It is something the NBI company could pursue now once it gets to the low level design stage. Following the low level design stage, it is obligated to come to the Department and demonstrate that it is pursuing the most efficient solution.