ICSA alarmed over Eir’s decision on broadband

The decision by Eir to pull out of the procurement process for the rollout of rural broadband was described by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) as extremely concerning.

ICSA rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock said the rollout process has been beset with delays but Eir’s move, leaving only one company in the running, has the potential to scupper the whole project. He said it was completely unacceptable in this day and age that farmers, businesses and rural communities around the country are being significantly held back by the lack of broadband.