Broadband identified as big priority for this region under EU funding programme

Carlow and Kilkenny look set to benefit from plans to improve broadband in the region.

It has been identified as one of the main priorities for €498.2m EU funding programme for the South & East of the country.

An agreement for the European Regional Development Fund for 2014-2020 aims to support the creation of new quality jobs, enterprises and innovations, and to deliver smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in South and Eastern regions.