Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be extended to an area (details supplied) in County Mayo. [34512/07]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The provision of broadband services is primarily a matter for private sector service providers. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation. The enabling of exchanges to provide Digital Subscribers Line broadband services is a matter for the service providers. I have no function in this matter. There are a number of platforms for delivery of broadband, and service providers are now offering broadband by wireless, satellite, fibre or standard telephone cable and more recently by mobile in all areas of the country. My Department operates a dedicated website, www.broadband.gov.ie, where potential broadband customers can ascertain the availability of services in their area.