Humphreys launches high-speed broadband initiative for rural communities

Heather Humphreys says the National Broadband Plan is currently being rolled out, and the government is doing so as quickly as possible. Photo: Julien Behal/PA Wire

The Minister for Social Protection has launched a new initiative for high-speed broadband to "transform" rural communities.

"The Connected Communities initiative" is about ensuring good quality broadband is brought to our most rural communities, including our islands, Heather Humphreys said on Newstalk.