Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress on the national broadband scheme; when it will achieve 100% coverage in north Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31753/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the National Broadband Scheme issued on 25 August 2008. The closing date for receipt of tenders is 6 October 2008. The NBS contract is scheduled to be signed in November 2008, with rollout of the services due to begin as soon as possible thereafter, subject to agreement with the chosen service provider.

The National Broadband Scheme (NBS) will provide broadband services to areas that are currently unserved including any unserved areas in North Tipperary and will ensure that all reasonable requests for broadband are met.