Dáil debates

Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions

National Broadband Plan

10:40 am

Photo of Seán CanneySeán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Something the Deputy said is worth repeating, namely, that the national broadband plan is the single largest investment in rural Ireland since rural electrification. That took 40 years, by the way. We will roll out broadband using current technologies over the next seven years, but it will also be maintained and future-proofed for the next 35 years. I am proud of this investment, as is everyone in rural Ireland because we have been left behind for so long. The broadband officers, my Departments and the Ministers, Deputies Ring and Bruton, are working to ensure that everyone will benefit from this as quickly as possible. Like every other Deputy who lives in rural Ireland, Deputy Calleary knows that there must be broadband and proper connectivity. In addition, it will not be 30 Mbps. Rather, it will start at 150 Mbps and increase to 300 Mbps. That will be a game changer for rural Ireland.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.