Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I want to assure both Deputies that this is a priority for me and the Government. We are expediting this matter, but as I have already told colleagues, if anybody has an idea how we can do it more quickly, I am all ears. We are pressing this literally on a daily basis in my Department where I am consulting with my officials. This is a huge priority for me and we will deliver it. In fairness, I must say that it has not been delivered in the past. This comprehensive plan to deal conclusively with connectivity issues in rural Ireland will be delivered by this Government.

I can understand, and agree with, the frustrations of people who are experiencing delays. They can see the digital divide between rural and urban Ireland but our job is to fix that, which is what we are doing.

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