Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

When one looks at the scale of calls that have not been dealt with, Eir clearly needs to recruit more people. That is a simple thing to do. There should not be many barriers to recruitment. Many places are conducting online training at the moment. I had to do so some months ago in a different area so we can all do that.

I understand that in May 2020, Eir sold its mast and tower infrastructure to a US group called Phoenix Tower International for €300 million. I am confused as to why Eir is still applying in its trading name for telecommunications mast antennae. I am even more concerned by the proliferation of mobile phone masts. Before anyone shoots me down, I believe they are good. Masts are important infrastructure. I have two mobile phones in my pocket. I need them because we all depend on mobile phones but a proliferation-----