Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To give an example, NewERA is engaging with the Department of Communcations, Energy and Natural Resources on a range of potential projects across the telecommunications and renewables sectors, including broadband and biomass projects. As part of the broadband action plan, NewERA has been asked to assess the relevant assets owned and operated by State entities, both commercial and non-commercial, with a view to determining the extent to which there are opportunities to enhance the roll-out of high speed broadband on a commercial basis.

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