Broadband coverage in parts of Kilkenny 'disgraceful' despite some progress
The comments were made at a recent meeting of the Castlecomer Municipal District
Poor broadband quality is continuing to stifle progress in parts of North Kilkenny according to councillors in the area.
Approximately 2,671 premises in Castlecomer and 1,728 in Johnstown can now order/pre-order fibre broadband.
Meanwhile, for people residing in Castlecomer, 84% of businesses can avail of fibre broadband presently with just over 8,000 people connected in North Kilkenny.
However, many parts of the region remain without a suitable connection with uncertainty over their future internet status.
While acknowledging progress has been made, councillors couldn’t hide their frustration.
Cllr Michael Delaney claimed that some broadband coverage was 'disgraceful' and it was "important to keep the pressure on for small towns and villages."
Cllr John Brennan concurred, stating: "It's not good enough we have problems with water quality. We can't forget about our towns and villages. Life goes on there."
"The quality is quiet poor now," Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick added.
Other councillors shared similar sentiments with Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh claiming internet quality hasn’t improved in some areas even where fibre broadband has been installed.