Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy O'Rourke that broadband is not a luxury but, rather, is essential. It is the intention of the Government that Ireland will be the first country in the world in which every home and business has fibre broadband. Notwithstanding the delays in getting the contract signed, the private sector, in partnership with Government and local authorities, is providing more and more homes and premises with access to high speed broadband. Up to three quarters of all homes and businesses will have such access by the end of next year.

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