Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

People may have been unhappy with the lack of progress in the early stages but more recently we have made significant progress in the provision of broadband throughout the country. A recent development in regard to the national broadband scheme will be welcomed throughout the country. We have put in place the necessary investment to ensure we do not have a digital divide in the country and that people have access to new technology. We will ensure in so far as is possible that everybody has an opportunity to avail of that new technology.

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