Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I was on Sherkin on Thursday. I acknowledge that this specific issue was raised again. The islanders and the community down there have great plans for a digital economy yet are without the basics of a phone line. It is not acceptable. It is outside our hands, it is a matter for Eir, but I certainly will make formal contact with it again. The company indicated that it would do it last Friday but obviously that has not happened. It is a matter of priority. I acknowledge the great work that is being done on Sherkin Island and the councillors there are also doing absolutely tremendous work.

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