National Broadband Plan
Dail Éireann — 2020-07-15
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Eamon Ryan (GP), Dublin Bay South

I would be happy to do that. I agree with the Deputy's assessment that the establishment of digital hubs provides huge opportunities, particularly for Irish towns and villages, to restore commercial and retail life to the centre of our historic streets in our towns. In terms of an example, the Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen has shown how we can progress. There are other examples. The commitment in the programme for Government to a towns first type policy, which is about restoring enterprise to the centre of our streets and communities, will be critical. It is in tune with what is happening in other countries and here in towns that are starting to succeed on the back of good planning. Broadband is a critical part of that planning. I am happy to work with the Deputy in trying to roll out broadband and the centres as quickly as possible.

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