Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 363: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to the provision of broadband to an area (details supplied); the person who is responsible for providing same; when it will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3020/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The provision of broadband services is, in the first instance, 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. Broadband services are available from competing service providers over multiple platforms, including DSL (telephone lines), cable, fixed wireless, and mobile. I understand that broadband is available in the Kilmacanogue area from a number of service providers.