Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 248: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the enablement of broadband will be provided at an exchange (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [18750/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The provision of telecommunications services is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant companies operating 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 area via the introduction of broadband from different technology platforms will encourage the more rapid enabling of all exchanges for broadband.

My Department operates a dedicated website www.broadband.gov.ie where potential broadband customers can establish the service providers providing a broadband service in their area. The website also lists prices of the various service levels on offer and contact details for each service provider.