Eugene Murphy (Roscommon-Galway, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister, Deputy Bruton, is the right man in the right place. Page 47 of the programme for Government refers to next generation broadband. I am beginning to wonder if there is going to be a new meaning given to "next generation" given the slow pace of development. On a more serious note, on the basis of an excellent presentation made here by Carolan Lennon, chief executive of Eir, and the fact that Eir has now submitted some detailed plans in respect of broadband, is it the intention of the Minister to meet with Eir, has he done so already, and has he gone through the documentation sent to him? I think at this stage they are entitled to a fair hearing.

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