Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 535: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when broadband will be available to people in the Tiaquinn area of Colemanstown, Ballinasloe, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22120/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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In order to provide broadband services to areas that are not currently served by broadband, my Department has entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). 3 will be required to provide services to all residences and businesses that are within the NBS area and who seek a service. The general area of Colemanstown, Ballinasloe, County Galway will be provided with broadband services under this scheme in the coming weeks. A marketing campaign to announce the forthcoming service availability will commence shortly. Details of the areas to be covered by 3 under the NBS are available at www.three.ie/nbs.