Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 421: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of broadband in the Creeslough area of County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35415/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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My Department has entered into a contract with "3", a Hutchison Whampoa company, for the delivery of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS). "3" is required to provide services to all residences and businesses that are within the NBS area and who seek a service. The Company is progressing its network roll-out and services have gone live in a number of areas. The entire NBS area must be covered by September 2010. The general area of Creeslough, County Donegal will be covered by the NBS. The timing of the rollout has yet to be decided by "3". The current service status of each NBS area is available at www.three.ie/nbs.

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 422: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to recent media reports that Eircom was taking legal action against the regulatory authority for its refusal to approve reductions in the charges system; if regulations will be outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35709/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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My Department has been advised by ComReg that the matter referred to in the Deputy's question is before the Courts. Accordingly, it would not be appropriate for me to comment.