The Government is under pressure to re-address the national broadband plan, following SSE's withdrawal from its consortium with Enet as the final bidder.
The Government plan is for every home and business to have high-speed broadband by 2020.
SSE confirmed earlier today that it has pulled out saying: "SSE confirms that it is no longer a participant in the consortium bidding for the national broadband plan."
The Department of Communications has said it is committed to the process and is expecting the final tender in the coming weeks.
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Opposition parties and TDs across the political spectrum have cast doubt on the viability of the process.
However, the Department of Communications insists the National Broadband Plan is not at risk of failing.
Enet, part of the consortium that is the only bidder left in this tendering process, today reiterated its commitment to "concluding the procurement phase of this project and moving swiftly into delivery".
Despite this reassurance, there are calls for the Government to give further clarification, following SSE's withdrawal with concerns being raised about the possible legal and financial complications.
The Government has said by the end of this year nearly 80% of premises will have connection to high-speed broadband, with the remainder connected over the coming years.
