Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

ComReg announced yesterday that it would either conduct its own survey or fund that proposed by the South West Regional Authority. Great credit is due to Deputy O'Flynn and his committee, every member of which visited the Black Valley over a month ago. It was unanimous in its view regarding this provision, and I heartily welcome it. The Minister had declined to fund it from his own Department, but yesterday there was a happy announcement, and I am delighted that it has happened. It should be warmly welcomed, and I hope it will lead to the provision of the right service for the people of the area.