Colm Burke (Fine Gael)

If it was released at 4 p.m., I just missed it. However, it is important for the area that we secure that type of upgrade in our access to international connectivity to bring it up to tier 1 and to make it more cost effective for companies located in Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway. There would be a huge benefit not just for the Cork region but for the entire west coast. I presume it would be a benefit to Waterford too.

This is something we should seriously pursue. It is important because when companies are locating here from abroad or when Irish companies are being set up they need to be able to access the international market. The international market is now so extensive that we are trying to open new markets in China so it is important that we can connect with those markets in an efficient manner. Time is of the essence as regards communication and that is the reason this project is so important. I urge the Minister to take this matter on board.