Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

I do not want to cause any legal difficulties but would the threat of legal action have an influence on strategic planning by the Department? Up to €170 million was allocated to phase 2 of the MANs roll-out and a phase 3 is planned. Will the Minister give a figure for that phase? The larger the amount allocated, the more likely the danger of legal difficulties with EU law.

Has the Minister considered the request by Shannon Development for €25 million to develop a next-generation network in its area on a pilot basis?

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