Written answers
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Telecommunications Services
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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242. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the extent to which the provision of broadband is progressing and in such a way as to enhance the competitiveness of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35413/20]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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Ireland has considerably improved its performance in the connectivity dimension, as reflected in the EU Digital Economy and Society Index, and is now ranking 6th among EU countries, up from 11th in 2018 and 15th in 2017. Next generation access in Ireland remains very high at 96% overall, and 90% in rural areas, versus the EU average of 86% and 59% respectively. Recent ComReg data indicates that nearly 40pc of home broadband subscribers in Ireland now have speeds of at least 100Mbps. However, while 81pc of those in urban areas said they were satisfied with their broadband, 68pc of respondents in rural areas said they were not happy. Rollout of the NBP and continued investment in higher speed broadband options by commercial providers, will ensure that Ireland continues on an upward trajectory in terms of the high speed connectivity necessary to support the continued development of our digital economy and society.
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