Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

The Afternoon Show

Baby Jane

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 07:07

Only 60,000 premises will be connected, compared to the original target of 115,000.

Only 60,000 premises will be connected under the National Broadband Plan this year - compared to the original target of 115,000.

That's according to the Department of Communications, which is appearing before an Oireachtas committee today.

Only 27,000 premises have been connected so far, due to delays caused by Covid.

Former communications minister, independent Roscommon-Galway TD Denis Naughten, says the targets for 2022 have also been changed:

Midlands Hotel Becomes Football Clubs Official Hotel Partner

Radisson Blu Athlone’s General Manager Fergus O’Donovan says they are delighted.
ESB Networks Recruiting Up To 100 Qualified Electricians Nationwide

Successful candidates will join a highly skilled workforce.
New Laois Domestic Violence Shelter Set To Grow In Size

The shelter is set to grow from eight to 10 units.
Midlands Hospital Appoints New Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Yvonne Claffey brings more than 20 years' experience in acute hospital nursing.
Midland Hospitals Record Mixed Trends In Agency Staffing Spend

The HSE says agency staff remain vital to safe services amid global staff shortages.
Midlands Among Worst Regions For HSE Agency Overspending

Fresh figures reveal the HSE spent nearly €959.5 million on agency staff across the country in 2025.
Man Released Without Charge After Midlands Shooting Arrest

A second man in his 20s was injured in the incident at a house in Ballinasloe, early on Monday.
Tullamore Show: All You Need To Know

The 35th edition of the show takes place on Sunday.

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103