Peter Power (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when broadband will be provided to the townlands of Pallasgreen and Old Pallas, County Limerick. [21615/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter in the first instance for the private sector companies operating in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg).

My Department administers a group broadband scheme which delivers broadband to many underserved areas. Under this scheme a project was approved for the Cappamore area of Co. Limerick and this service is now operational. The areas of Pallasgreen and Old Pallas fall within the catchment area of this project.

My Department's website www.broadband.gov.ie gives full details of broadband availability in all areas, including ADSL, cable, fibre, satellite and fixed wireless. The website also lists prices of the various service levels on offer and contact details for each service provider.