Media

Seanad Éireann elections are typically very low-key affairs that receive little to no press coverage; nevertheless, I will add any relevant media coverage that relates to my campaign as the election progresses.

Below you will find interviews, articles and other materials relating to media engagements in which I have partaken and contributed.

Please note that certain newspapers require a subscription account for their online content and thus, some articles may not be freely accessible when you click the link.

Newstalk

Discussion with Ivan Yates about the National Broadband Plan and the appearance of RISPA before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications.

THE IRISH TIMES

Providers of wireless internet services suggest alternative broadband plan.

HOUSES OF THE OIREACHTAS

Official recorded session of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications with RISPA delegation.

IRISH EXAMINER

Group tells Oireachtas committee it could deliver National Broadband Plan for €402m.

INTEGRATED MEDIA SOLUTIONS

Industry conference interview explaining some of the major shortcomings of the National Broadband Plan.

IRISH INDEPENDENT

Wireless operators pitch €400m alternative rural broadband rollout.

THE IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY

Dangers of the National Broadband Plan to Old Age Pensioners.

THE IRISH TIMES

Rural group claims far cheaper broadband alternative.

REGIONAL INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION

Opening statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications.

THE IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY

How the Government will pay the winning bidder of rural broadband contract millions to duplicate the network.

THE INDEPENDENT

Rural broadband firms deny their €400m plan ‘too good to be true’.

HOUSES OF THE OIREACHTAS

Official report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications that adopted as part of its final conclusions the core recommendation made by the RISPA delegation.