Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Naughten has made a very worthwhile proposal and I will certainly take it back to the Department. It is absolutely right that we protect our hedgerows and that we have taken all due account of the protection of our biodiversity, but broadband is an essential item that must be delivered, through the national broadband plan. My Department will ensure that a line of communication is established and we will do all we can to ensure that as much work as can be done within the permissible period is carried out in a timely manner.

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