Richard Bruton refuses to commit to rural broadband delivery timeline

The communications minister has refused to give any commitment on when rural broadband will be delivered.

Richard Bruton yesterday would not provide a timeline for the rollout of high-speed broadband to over 540,000 homes and businesses across the country.

The National Broadband Plan (NBP) has been plagued by delays and controversies, including the recent resignation of former minister Denis Naughten over his meetings with businessman David McCourt who is part of the one remaining consortium bidding for the multimillion-euro contract.