A new Vice Chairperson has been selected for the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment.

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Science & Technology, James Lawless TD, was appointed at the most recent sitting of the Committee.

The Committee has a broad remit over policy areas which impinge on the lives of citizens in the country.

Deputy Lawless said: "I am very pleased to be appointed to this role, particularly given the support from colleagues from different parties and independents. During my time on the Committee we have held to account various bodies and debated some very important issues such as media ownership, climate change, and items we affect everyday life such as the price of stamps with the then incoming Chair of An Post.

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"One issue which is of tremendous importance is broadband. Both at a national level and locally in our homes in Kildare North. We need more importance on the role out of high speed broadband in the rural areas and in urban areas were coverage could be stronger. This is one matter I have made a priority since being elected one year ago and will continue to progress in this new Vice Chair role."

(CD/JP)