Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources is working to increase the provision of broadband throughout the State.

On the Deputy's first question, an allocation of almost €268 million has been made to Údarás na Gaeltachta since 2002 to enable it to develop the economy of the Gaeltacht. Údarás is allowed to reinvest its return from sales of assets in its capital programme. That has realised €26.5 million for Údarás na Gaeltachta in recent years. Working in the context of the national development plan, we are confident that significant progress can be made in creating new job opportunities in Gaeltacht areas.

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