Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

In regard to the first matter raised by Deputy Coveney, I refer him to the statement made in March by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, which set out the policy position as a result of consultations with stakeholders. On the question of the national broadband strategy, the Minister plans to publish his ideas on that area imminently.

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