Intent: Convey industry view's on issues before Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce::Explain industry response to Storm Éowyn::Convey industry proposals for an industry/public service group to plan (a) response by industry and the public service to future extreme weather events and other emergencies affecting the telecommunications network; (b) making the network more resilient::Report on progress made by industry on its Taskforce action points.
Intent: Awareness of findings of publications 'Social Justice Matters 2025' and 'Sustainable Progress Index 2025';Meetings with relevant Ministers, Civil Servant and politicians to discuss particular elements of the reports that are within their remit;Attendance of Oireachtas members at publication launch on 2nd April.
Details: Letter with a copy of Social Justice Matters 2025 sent with a request for a meeting.
Intent: Hear updates on progress on the implementation of Our Rural Future Strategy and take part in discussion on what further work is needed in rural development
Intent: Get an update on progress of the policy and input into where improvements are needed
Details: Irish Rural Link are a member of Our Rural Future Implementation Advisory Group. Meeting took place to give update on progress of the rural policy and what new challenges need to be addressed
Intent: Ensure understanding of Budgetary policies needed for greater access by public to advanced telecoms services and for continued capital investment by industry in telecoms networks
Details: Budget 2024 priorities for the telecommunications sector
