Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 963: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects to receive the draft policy paper on next generation broadband networks; if he will implement the value for money and policy review of phase one of the MANs programme; if he will provide the required funds for MANs projects in Castlerea and Boyle, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27073/08]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 965: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the value for money review of the broadband infrastructure scheme was completed; the value of savings to the Exchequer generated by the implementation of the conclusions of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27133/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 963 and 965 together.

I launched the policy paper for Next Generation Broadband Networks for public consultation on Thursday, 3 July 2008. The Value for Money and Policy Review of Phase I of the Metropolitan Area Networks Programme was published on Friday, 4 July 2008. Future investment decisions including any investment in MANs will be guided by: the outcome of the consultation on Next Generation Broadband; the recommendations of the Value for Money and Policy Review; and other analyses as appropriate.