Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The important element is the number of premises passed. That is the real metric. People can avail of broadband when it is available to them. The pre-order and under-construction elements are just a distraction, but it is important there is a pipeline in that regard. Can the Minister of State outline what sanctions there are? Are they just for NBI or are they for Eir too? Eir has a responsibility for its make-ready process. I know there are problems within the system. What sanctions are there? Are they kicking in and, if so, to what extent? If not, when will they kick in and at what cost? What assurance is there that the project is getting back on track?

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