Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

Does the Taoiseach have an interest in promoting an appropriate information technology infrastructure in Ireland or is he merely relying on the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to bring forward his ideas for the area when it is convenient for him to do so? The Minister has been in government for a year. I am aware that the Taoiseach consults Irish business concerns on a regular basis. One of the major criticisms raised by business concerns pertains to information technology and telecommunications infrastructure, and next generation broadband in particular. Is that a Government priority or is it not?

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