Paddy McHugh (Galway East, Independent)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the delivery of broadband as a matter of urgency to a hub town (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9019/05]

Paddy McHugh (Galway East, Independent)
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Question 205: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the conclusions of the pilot broadband project which has been carried out at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9020/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 205 together.

I understand broadband is generally available in the Tuam area. My Department's website, www.broadband.gov.ie, lists nine service providers which offer DSL, eight offering satellite-based broadband, and one offering fixed wireless access. The website gives contact details for each of the service providers and comparative prices for the services on offer.

During the latter half of 2004 the ESB, in association with my Department, conducted a technical trial of Powerline Carrier technology in 100 premises in Tuam. A full report on the technical trial is expected shortly.