Denis Naughten (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I fully understand the frustration that exists. We are all experiencing that on a daily basis in our constituencies. People are hugely frustrated about the lack of access to broadband. The Deputy has dismissed the colour coding, but it is an important part of the development of this network. It is important for places that are not getting a service to be designated with the amber colour code. I ask the Deputy to make sure the premises he has mentioned are not designated with the dark blue colour code. We need to make sure they get broadband. Under the NBP, we are initially rolling out 300 broadband connection points. These access hubs will be publicly accessible right across this country. Free public Wi-Fi will be available at hot desks. This will give people access to services in their communities while they are awaiting the physical roll-out of services to their homes. We are determined to ensure every home gets access to high-speed broadband.

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