302 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he intends or expects to accelerate the programme for the provision of broadband and ancillary facilities to all parts of the country; the timescale envisaged for 100% availability and uptake; if his attention has been drawn to the necessity for action in this area in view of the urgent and pressing requirements of the industrial, commercial and domestic sector, both manufacturing and services; if the reason for the failing to meet previously set targets are to be addressed within a reasonable timescale; if the issue of the need for investment in the telecommunications services has been or is expected to be dealt with in the near future, specifically or through the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5730/07]

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302 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he intends or expects to accelerate the programme for the provision of broadband and ancillary facilities to all parts of the country; the timescale envisaged for 100% availability and uptake; if his attention has been drawn to the necessity for action in this area in view of the urgent and pressing requirements of the industrial, commercial and domestic sector, both manufacturing and services; if the reason for the failing to meet previously set targets are to be addressed within a reasonable timescale; if the issue of the need for investment in the telecommunications services has been or is expected to be dealt with in the near future, specifically or through the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5730/07]

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1. 14 February 2007

   Telecommunications Services.

   302 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he intends or expects to accelerate the programme for the provision of broadband and ancillary facilities to all parts of the country; the timescale envisaged for 100% availability and uptake; if his attention has been drawn to the necessity for action in this area in view of the urgent and pressing requirements of the industrial, commercial and domestic sector, both manufacturing and services; if the reason for the failing to meet previously set targets are to be addressed within a reasonable timescale; if the issue of the need for investment in the telecommunications services has been or is expected to be dealt with in the near future, specifically or through the national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5730/07]

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