Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

That was such a panoramic view of public policy, I was disappointed the Minister had to stop. Last Friday the Minister stated he would not give €150 million in finance for Eircom's proposal, Fibre Ireland. Yesterday industry representatives attended the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and their understanding is that there is engagement between the Department and Eircom and that the story is not over. Will the Minister tell us what exactly is going on?

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