Digital divide widens in Ireland

The digital divide between the professional and working classes in Dublin is widening, according to a new survey published today at a seminar hosted by the Information Society Commission (ISC).

The digital divide between the professional and working classes in Ireland is widening, according to a new survey published today at a seminar hosted by the Information Society Commission (ISC).

The report titled "Digital Divide -Analysis of the Uptake of Information Technology in the Dublin Region" shows that 74% of people in the higher professional class, compared with only 15% in the unskilled manual class, have an acceptable level of ICT proficiency.