James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1023: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Lanesboro, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11698/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1024: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Legan, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11699/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1025: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Ardagh, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11700/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1026: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Carrickedmond, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11701/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1027: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Forgney, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11702/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1028: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Keenagh, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11703/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1029: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Abbeyshrule, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11704/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1030: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Moydow, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11705/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1031: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Newtowncashel, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11706/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1032: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11707/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1033: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Balinalee, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11708/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1034: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Drumlish, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11709/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1035: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Legga, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11710/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1036: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Moyne, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11711/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1037: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Mullinalaghta, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11712/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1038: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Glen, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11713/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1039: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Killashee, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11714/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1040: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Aughnacliffe, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11715/08]

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1041: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding Eircom's plans to provide broadband in Killoe, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11716/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1023 to 1041, inclusive, together.

The provision of telecommunications services, including broadband, is a matter for the private sector. Broadband service providers operate in a fully liberalised market, regulated, where appropriate, by the independent Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. I have no function in the matter of the enabling of exchanges owned by private companies. However, it is hoped that the facilitation of greater competition in the sector via the introduction of broadband from different technology platforms, will encourage more rapid enabling of all exchanges for broadband.