Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

——if that is agreeable to the House.

Senators Leyden, Donohoe, Callely, Kelly and Ross highlighted their concerns about the development plan and what may be in it, and mentioned reshaping of the challenge the Government is faced with. I agree with Senator Kelly that the IT sector has an important role to play. However, I disagree with the sentiments expressed about broadband. There has been an increase of 6.7% in broadband provision in Ireland and I welcome that.