Irish government approves 3bn euro National Broadband Plan

The transcript discusses the importance of making financial decisions regarding broadband expansion in Ireland. It highlights the costs of action versus inaction, emphasizing the growing digital divide between rural and urban areas. The benefits of high-speed broadband, such as improved work-life balance, reduced emissions, and enhanced connectivity, are outlined. Future technologies and the significance of investing in rural areas are also discussed. The conclusion underscores the government's commitment to ensuring an inclusive Ireland through strong broadband infrastructure.

What are the two costs mentioned in the decision to expand broadband?

• Cost of urbanization and cost of rural development

• Cost of technology and cost of labor

• Cost of doing something and cost of inaction

• Cost of education and cost of healthcare

How does high-speed broadband contribute to environmental benefits?

• By increasing car journeys

• By reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• By promoting deforestation

• By increasing energy consumption

What is one of the educational benefits of high-speed broadband?

• More traditional classroom settings

• Access to digital technologies for teaching

• Less interaction with technology

• Increased physical textbooks

What historical development is broadband expansion compared to?

• Electrification

• The invention of the internet

• The printing press

• The industrial revolution

What is a potential business benefit of broadband in rural areas?

• Limited access to markets

• Increased isolation

• Decreased communication with urban areas

• Ability to access international markets