Telecommunications Industry Ireland (TII) is urging the upcoming government to reform outdated planning guidelines from 1996 and address the backlog of telecommunications infrastructure appeals at An Bord Pleanála. TII emphasizes the importance of modernizing policies to enhance Ireland’s digital future, recommending public funding for a mobile emergency alert system and increased security for subsea cables. TII’s director, Torlach Denihan, stated that delays in project approvals hinder competitiveness and access to reliable services, making timely reforms critical for the sector’s growth.

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