Telecommunications Industry Ireland (TII) is urging the incoming government to enhance the country’s telecom infrastructure by revising outdated planning guidelines and addressing a significant backlog of appeals at An Bord Pleanála. TII emphasizes the need for updated protocols on telecommunications masts, established in 1996, to reflect advances in technology. Additionally, the group advocates for public funding of a mobile warning system similar to those in Europe and recommends new roles within the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau to combat fraudulent communications. TII’s director highlights the critical importance of modern infrastructure for Ireland’s digital future.