Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

I wanted to make further points, but I will refer to the matter of the universal service obligation operated by ComReg in terms of narrowband and telephone lines. It seems clear that we need the same type of universal obligation in respect of broadband. I hope it will be possible to ensure the principle of a right of access to good quality broadband is established. Otherwise, our society will constantly have a two-tiered nature and people in particular parts of the country will be at a disadvantage because they will not be able to access broadband as people elsewhere can.

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