Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I agree with Deputy Burton that this is an important issue and I understand it is being addressed by my colleague, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. In regard to the question of availability of broadband, some of the funds will be committed to rural broadband. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources is introducing several initiatives to address broadband deficiencies in rural areas.

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