Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

Regarding where we develop from here, the Minister stated that we will see an amended policy document from the Government in the middle of April. This is quite soon. Could the Minister seek time in the House to debate that report? The Opposition would like to do that. Could he indicate the timescale we can expect for the consultation process? There is a great deal of impatience in the sector affected by this issue. It wants to see the Government taking a position and investing money in the national development plan to subsidise certain areas and encourage the private sector to roll out next generation broadband. Can the Minister indicate a timescale so that we have a target towards which to work?

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