Results 7,841-7,860 of 26,356 for speaker:Kieran O'Donnell
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Do some of them wish to step out?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Okay. Effectively, with respect to the €223 million to which NBI committed, it is about getting some of these new investors to step into that position. However, Mr. Hendrick believes they will bring added value in terms of their expertise and post NBI finishing, there will be another future with them for the long term.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: It took us a long time to get there, but I get it now. When people see investors changing they become wary and one would ask why people are leaving. Are people leaving because they see investment in NBI being too risky? Has NBI had discussions with the Department? How big of a changeover will it be in the funds that have been committed? Some €223 million has been committed and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: The question I am asking is whether there is sufficient commitment on funding to ensure that in no circumstances will the commitment to the €223 million in any way not be in place before NBI makes a replacement with some other investor. Obviously, that would have to go through a due diligence process. I presume NBI has had discussions with the Department to date on it. Has NBI had...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I assume David McCourt would continue to be the majority shareholder.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is it a very big investor that is looking to divest?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is it fair to say that NBI is looking for a telecommunications or broadband partner in the investment area?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. Hendrick believes it will make NBI even more secure.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: What would this new investment bring?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: We are going to discuss that-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: It would have to show a commercial loss to NBI.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: No. We cannot go through everything.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Would it be fair to say that the issue at that level is more about the ducting than the poles?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: That is about it. I want to conclude by 4.30 p.m. to be fair to the witnesses.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: We are due to conclude. I thank the witnesses for attending. It has been worthwhile. We have clarified a large number of points about the roll-out. NBI has advanced considerably in terms of the surveys, the design and the number of builds under way. The issue is with the roll-out to premises. Perhaps the witnesses will reflect on that and revert to us about what else can be done. We...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I will be honest with Mr. Hendrick; it gave me a certain understanding of the poles. It is something that is very difficult to understand in the abstract. The more engagement the better.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: In terms of the policy?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: As a final point, Mr. Hendrick spoke about connections but we did not dwell on it. How many are there?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: And Mr. Hendrick estimates there are approximately 8,000 with orders submitted. That bring the total to about 14,000.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: By the end of the year, what figure does the NBI expect to get to?