Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 108: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the report of the work of the task force on the upgrade of broadband services will be available; if the report is not yet available, if he will indicate the progress of the task force to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7050/12]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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The Next Generation Broadband Taskforce, which I convened last summer, is finalising its deliberations. The initiative has proven to be a very useful forum for detailed discussions with certain industry stakeholders on their views regarding the optimal policy required to facilitate investment in next generation broadband infrastructure.

The Taskforce will conclude its deliberations shortly. I intend to consider the findings and recommendations of the report of the Taskforce as quickly as possible and to make a submission to Government in this regard. It is my objective to move quickly thereafter to put in place the optimal policy environment for the delivery of high speed broadband.