Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 329: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he or his Department directly or through the Regulator will draw up an emergency plan for the rapid delivery of broadband and similar state of the art information technology services throughout the country and ensure that the customers can avail of the benefits of competition in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20813/06]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 338: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the estimated number of waiting applicants for broadband services throughout the country; his plans to ensure such requirements are met in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20824/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 329 and 338 together.

I refer the Deputy to my reply to question 97 of 30th May 2006.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 330: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for the delivery of broadband and mobile telephone services to all areas throughout the country including such areas as the Black Valley, County Kerry and similar areas currently serviced by outdated technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20814/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 129 on 30 May 2006.