Fiona O'Malley (Progressive Democrats)

I do not necessarily agree with Senator Ross's points about FÁS. It is easy to take a swipe, as he has done, but we should not forget the many people trained and re-trained within the organisation. A review of the work of FÁS is to be welcomed, as it would tell us where we need to make changes and where services are no longer required or no longer performing the function for which they were first established.

I agree with Senator Ross's remarks on broadband, the provision of which is fundamental. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, indicated this week that broadband roll-out is progressing very quickly.