Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 November 2003

National Development Plan Mid-Term Evaluation: Statements.

 

People in the BMW region want a review of broadband investment in 2004 because we are not happy with the €4 million provided. We acknowledge it and it will be spent wisely in Donegal. However, we want a second round of funding for more cost efficient broadband. The man in the street knows that putting fibre optics underground will be costly. The businesses involved in the chamber of commerce in Letterkenny will lose out coming up to Christmas. Wireless fibre optics are cost efficient, involve minimal disruption and can be put in place very quickly. Looking at alternative and cost efficient ways of introducing broadband will be key for the region in 2004. We have lost out in the past, but we do not intend to lose out in the future.

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