National Broadband Plan
The National Broadband Plan is behind schedule. Working from home is one of the pandemic responses most likely to remain with us but that is not possible without a proper broadband connection.
Stop blaming the public
It’s time for the Government to stop blaming the public, and instead start implementing measures to enable people to live more safely alongside Covid.
National Broadband Plan
Only 2,700 premises have been connected under the National Broadband Plan to date, far below the initial target of 115,000 by January 2022 which was subsequently revised down to 60,000. As I learned today, €133m has been spent on the Plan in the last two years.
Rural Ireland needs more than vague plans
Rural Ireland needs more than vague plans without any funding or targets. “Our Rural Future” is a misnomer in the absence of the maintenance and development of services like broadband, banks, post offices and wastewater treatment.
Broadband network
In tandem the National Broadband Plan the Government needs to develop a strategy, in conjunction with existing telecom providers, to ensure they expand their broadband network.
‘Frustratingly Slow’ Roll Out Broadband Plan In Clare – McNamara
Clare T.D. Michael McNamara has expressed his disappointment at the “frustratingly slow” roll out of a high speed and future proofed broadband network across County Clare as part of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) State led Intervention.
Read MoreReaction to Budget 2021
Reacting to Budget 2021 this evening, I spoke about mental health services, the childcare sector, family carers and broadband, amongst other issues.