Irish government convenes high-speed broadband taskforce

The Irish government will convene a high-level taskforce on the roll-out of high-speed broadband in Ireland on 13 June. This Next Generational Broadband Taskforce (NGBT) includes the CEO of all the major telecoms companies currently operating in Ireland and CEOs of some ISPs. Its aim is to discuss how best to deliver the optimal policy environment and to identify a roadmap for accelerated delivery of high-speed broadband. Issues to be considered include appropriate targets, investment plans, and the role of government policy and actions in driving and facilitating investment. The taskforce is expected to complete its work by March 2012.