Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To explain to the Deputy, the proposal involves rolling out 146,000 km of fibre. We chose to adopt the approach of using an existing network, which could either be that of Eir or the ESB. Of course, because this project involves state aid, one cannot specify which must be used. It is up to those delivering to choose based on market competition. One option cannot be designated. However, the price paid for rental is controlled by ComReg. It is entirely independently controlled.

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