It is time to evaluate progress of the National Broadband Plan to ensure targets are met.
That’s the view of independent TD Sean Canney, who says the roll-out of the plan to all houses and premises needs to be accelerated.
Figures from National Broadband Ireland show that only 27% of premises earmarked for fibre optic broadband have received it, far below the 96% goal set for 2026.
Deputy Canney says while the pandemic was a delaying factor, we are way passed that issue: