Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2021-01-21
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Ruairí Ó Murchú (SF), Louth

I have a similar question to one the Tánaiste was asked previously. It relates to his proposal on facilitating working from home and the idea of 20% of public servants working in that scenario and, obviously, Covid-19 being a major accelerator of it. The Tánaiste, however, said he was exploring the possibilities of acceleration of the national broadband plan. I know the Minister, Deputy Ryan, said he had conversations with National Broadband Ireland, NBI. We have also been told by NBI in committee meetings that it has its own team looking at acceleration and we are expecting updated timelines and deadlines within the next period.
The Tánaiste spoke about increasing remote working hubs, which I believe falls under the remit of the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. What exactly is the Tánaiste's plan regarding this acceleration? What dealings has he had with NBI and with the Ministers, Deputies Ryan and Humphreys?

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Sitting date: 2021-01-21