Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)

We are coming from a low ebb on that. Considering the sell-off of Aer Lingus is being mooted, why did the State not hold on to this strategic share? Was it because that was part of the agreement with Sir Tony O'Reilly who made huge profits from the company? Was it simply left to the private sector to roll out broadband? Was there any particular reason why the Government abandoned the development of telecommunication services after investing so much money and time through the years?

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