CCI calls for communications regulatory changes

The Chambers of Commerce of Ireland called for changes in communications regulatory policy, citing Ireland's broadband connectivity.

CCI head of public affairs, Seán Murphy said: “SMEs account for over 90% of businesses in Ireland yet at present only 30% of SMEs in the country have a broadband connection. This is not acceptable.

"Given this feeble rate of broadband take up (at just over 2% of the population) radical actions need to be taken if we as a society and an economy are to catch up with and surpass our international competitors for the availability of this vital piece of infrastructure,” he noted.