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Broadband Plan a ‘new dawn’ for rural Longford

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Broadband Plan a ‘new dawn’ for rural Longford

The National Broadband Plan is the Government’s plan to roll-out high speed broadband to the 1.1 million people living and working in the nearly 540,000 premises nationally, including 100,000 businesses and farms, and over 600 ...

19 Nov 2019 at 15:48

Naughten 'left himself open to allegations of a conflict of interest potentially jeopardising' National Broadband Plan

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Naughten 'left himself open to allegations of a conflict of interest potentially jeopardising' National Broadband Plan

In accepting Denis Naughten's resignation as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he believed Deputy Naughten left himself open to allegations of a conflict of interest and an ...

12 Oct 2018 at 02:52

Government is committed to rolling out highspeed broadband to rural Longford, says Minister Humphreys

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Government is committed to rolling out highspeed broadband to rural Longford, says Minister Humphreys

That's according to Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys TD, who officially opened the recruitment information days for Center Parcs Longford Forest earlier this morning. Minister Naughten stepped ...

12 Oct 2018 at 12:39

'Boxer' says he is "committed" to National Broadband Plan roll out

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'Boxer' says he is "committed" to National Broadband Plan roll out

The Independent Alliance Minister said he and the party would be making it a priority over the coming weeks to progress the matter with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the ...

30 Oct 2018 at 14:00

National broadband plan delays are alienating rural Ireland

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National broadband plan delays are alienating rural Ireland

Fianna Fáil's Cllr Joe Flaherty has said the continued delays with the National Broadband Plan is showing little more than contempt for the people of rural Ireland. Cllr Flaherty commented, "Only ...

22 Apr 2019 at 11:00

Irish Rural Link call for the National Broadband Plan to now be delivered as a matter of urgency

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Irish Rural Link call for the National Broadband Plan to now be delivered as a matter of urgency

Irish Rural Link (IRL)– the national network representing the interest of rural communities are now calling for the rollout of the National Broadband Plan to push ahead and be delivered as a ...

29 Mar 2019 at 13:45

€32 million to be invested in Longford under the National Broadband Plan

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€32 million to be invested in Longford under the National Broadband Plan

The roll out of high-speed broadband to over 8,000 premises in Longford has moved one step closer, as the Government announced that work to finalise the contract for the National Broadband ...

28 Aug 2019 at 14:00

'540,000 households left in serious broadband limbo land'

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'540,000 households left in serious broadband limbo land'

The Government insists that the move will not derail the state-sponsored project, which promises high speed internet to every rural household and business in the country.   The head of the only ...

02 Feb 2018 at 16:30

Longford Leader Editorial: Guarded welcome for national broadband plan

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Longford Leader Editorial: Guarded welcome for national broadband plan

The signing of the €3 billion National Broadband Plan contract has come after a protracted saga over its provision. When it was eventually signed off on last week it was ...

01 Dec 2019 at 13:00

Boost for Longford homes and businesses as final tender for national broadband rollout is tabled

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Boost for Longford homes and businesses as final tender for national broadband rollout is tabled

A spokesperson for the company said the documentation lodged demonstrated the Consortium’s commercial, financial, legal, as well as technical solutions for the delivery of world-class ...

26 Sept 2018 at 17:00

Government should focus on creating 'digital town' hubs across Longford as part of a new National Broadband Plan

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Government should focus on creating 'digital town' hubs across Longford as part of a new National Broadband Plan

The Government should focus on creating ‘digital town’ hubs in towns like Longford in a new National Broadband Plan, according to IE Domain Registry, the company ...

26 Oct 2018 at 15:48

Delay to roll-out of National Broadband Plan

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Delay to roll-out of National Broadband Plan

Last week's announcement by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources that the National Broadband Plan will not be rolled-out this year has ...

03 May 2016 at 17:00

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