Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is crucial. In 2014, which is four years ago, the then Minister, former Deputy Pat Rabbitte, gave a commitment that a State aid exemption was being applied for and that a contract would be put in place. It is crucial for people. Other Members have raised this morning the issue of balanced redevelopment. Every single person living in areas which do not have proper broadband services is entitled to access. Given our way of life now, it is as important as any other infrastructural project yet I see no urgency from the Government. I appeal to the Taoiseach to tackle this matter head on because it is crucial as we go forward.

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