Brussels pushes for rural broadband

A DRIVE to bring high-speed broadband internet access to rural areas and agri-food businesses has been announced by the European Commission.

Thu, 23 Mar, 2006 - 00:00

Stephen Cadogan

"Ireland is lagging far behind in broadband penetration," said Martin Territt, Director of the European Commission Representation in Ireland.

Latest statistics show broadband penetration in Ireland at just 5.34%, compared to 23.79% in the Netherlands, 22.51% in Denmark and 20.33% in Finland.

More in this section

Bluetongue outbreak confirmed in Wexford

Farmers can now change their SCEP yearly reference number for 2026

Agri Aware event discusses water quality and a ‘Mercosur 2.0’

Place: Ireland Place: Netherlands Place: Denmark Place: Finland Person: Martin Territt Person: Director Event: Broadband for all Organisation: European Commission Organisation: European Commission Representation in Ireland Organisation: EU

<p>Your employer cannot make substantial changes to your terms of employment without your agreement. While day-to-day adjustments do happen in workplaces, significant changes to hours, duties or rosters must be discussed with you first.</p>

Ask a solicitor: My job is changing – and I'm worried what is coming

READ NOW

Brussels pushes for rural broadband

Ask a solicitor: My job is changing – and I'm worried what is coming

Farming

Farming

Latest

Stay connected. Download our mobile apps on

Revoiced

Lunchtime News

Brussels pushes for rural broadband

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Ask a solicitor: My job is changing – and I'm worried what is coming

Farming

Farming

Latest

Stay connected. Download our mobile apps on

Revoiced

Lunchtime News

Most Read