Fears for broadband plan after bidder drops out of race

There are growing concerns that the Government’s National Broadband Plan could be derailed as one of the leading bidders dropped out of the race.

Siro, a joint venture between the ESB and Vodafone, told Environment and Communications Minister Denis Naughten there is no longer a “business case” for its continued participation.

It leaves just two potential bidders — Eir and Enet — in the procurement race.