Mr. Ciar?n ? h?b?in:

There is an openness to examining additional broadband connection points and hubs in general. Regarding earlier engagements and examples the Deputy raised, including that of Inishcarra, there has been action in this regard. The Deputy also said something that is key to this context and that is these facilities must be close to where people are living. A significant investment has been made in hubs outside of the NBP by the Department of the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. This recognises that high-speed broadband is available in every village and town in Ireland from commercial operators and there has been significant growth in the number of hubs developed and receiving investment. In the context of the NBP, there is still an openness to taking an action if it can ensure a community can access high-speed broadband sooner.