Is remote work the tonic rural life needs?

With broadband rollout remote working can now form part of rural rejuvenation

Minister Heather Humphreys says there are many benefits to remote working, including allowing young people to avail of cheaper house prices in the country. Picture: PA Images

Cork County now has the highest number of broadband connection points (BCPs) of any local authority area.

Part of the National Broadband Plan, these are publicly accessible sites that serve areas without reliable high-speed broadband, including isolated communities in rural areas and many offshore islands.