Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, it will affect the tender. The groups that wish to tender will be made aware that 300,000 premises previously outside the tendered area are being taken back into the commercial zone. As such, they will understand the changed nature of the tender to be conducted now. Furthermore, eir has committed to service provision for the additional 300,000 premises. There are penalties built into the agreement between eir and the Minister which will come into play if eir does not deliver. I will ask the Minister to circulate to everybody a detailed report on the changed position arising from the agreement which he has negotiated with the companies.

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