Confusion over broadband plan after Eir’s €1bn claim

The National Broadband Plan has been thrown into fresh confusion after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Government will consider Eir’s claim it could deliver it for less than €1bn.

Confusion over broadband plan after Eir’s €1bn claim
Thu, 27 Jun, 2019 - 07:00
Elaine Loughlin

Additional reporting by Daniel McConnell

The National Broadband Plan has been thrown into fresh confusion after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Government will consider Eir’s claim it could deliver it for less than €1bn.

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