Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the expediting of the Planning and Development (Rapid Broadband) Bill 2017, through the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3401/19]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The National Broadband Plan aims to provide access to high speed broadband to all premises in Ireland, regardless of location, via a combination of commercial investment and a State intervention. I understand that the Bill referred to in the Question was initiated in 2017. The scheduling of debate on the Bill is a matter for the Dail.