Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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There is that potential if it does not meet its service level agreements but NBI is delivering. We are seeing increased pick-up in demand. There is real consumer interest. It has been delayed, as everyone knows. There was a problem getting contractors into the country with Covid and initial difficulties on the planning side with local authorities. In relation to getting the ability to put up poles, it took several months to iron out some of those difficulties. There is an ongoing challenge in making sure the Eir teams integrate with the NBI teams in terms of clearing difficulties. I am sure the committee had this in its discussions with NBI on ducting.