Economy suffers as politicians stay well outside the broadband loop

The boss of eBay in Ireland, John McElligott, described broadband here as “a disgrace”...

He has had to tell international colleagues that he is embarrassed by Ireland’s connectivity problems, the lack of choice, the poor service and the excessive charges

AT some stage most readers probably have received letters or cards in the post from politicians making promises or seeking votes, but rarely, if ever, an email.