Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are absolutely committed to the roll-out of the national broadband plan and I accept the Deputy's point that one of the very big questions undermining the ability of those who now must work from home in doing that work is the matter of broadband speed and connectivity. We are working hard to deliver that plan. Of course, the main issue we have is public health guidance that prevents some of the work being done. I hope as we move through the year we can commence the work again.

The Deputy referred to cost concerns. In many cases, the employer has a responsibility in the management of and help with some of those costs. The employer has a duty to their employee and I know that in many cases that responsibility is being taken seriously and discharged. There is a provision in our tax code, as I described, and we will look at the matter again through the tax strategy group process.

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