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Calls for secure and adequate broadband in rural South East communities

Calls for secure and adequate broadband in rural South East communities

By Cillian Doyle.

Secure and adequate broadband is essential in rural areas.

That's the view of Carlow-Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion who raised the matter in the Dáil.

It's after a business in Co. Carlow could not send an email due to internet problems, and as a result, had to travel to Dublin to collect goods.

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The Sinn Féin deputy says more people are remote working, and high-speed internet is needed for those in rural areas.

Deputy Funchion says the issue will only get worse if not improved now:

"We need to be looking at real and proper solutions that can work for rural town and villages"

"The situation is going to get worse - more people are working from home and while that's welcome - it's not an option for a huge amount of people who just don't have proper broadband."

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Deputy Funchion also stated that businesses in rural areas are struggling to operate:

"There is a situation in both Carlow and Kilkenny - several businesses are having significant issues operating their businesses online."

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