Economist Intelligence Unit Report

clohamon

This is just for fun really, but if you want to get an insight into the department's PR drafting process at work, have a look at this.

If you want to see a less delirious view of the same report, have a look here




http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Press+Releases/Ireland+moves+up+Digital+Economy+Ranks.htm

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2010/0630/1224273621797.html

bealtine

"Of the factors considered by the EIU, Ireland’s worst score was for connectivity. There were some positives, however. Ireland scored well on consumer and business adoption of digital technology.

“People in Ireland are using ICT. The adoption rates are very high. People are very proactive,” Ms Dirks said.

This means there is “even more reason” for the Government to improve connectivity and policy."


So no real change then?

clohamon

We found the availability of ultra-high speed networks to be in considerable need of development,” the EIU said.

Irelands weakest areas were precisely those which the department are responsible for.

Sponge Bob

What gobdaw im DCENR wrote this . One gets the distinct impression that they were afraid IoffL would release a PR during the day and they therefore forgot to spellcheck in the rush to get this semi literate baloney out the door

The NBS will see Irealdn beat the EU’s target of full availability of broadband throughout Member States by three (EU target is end 2013).

Lies are one thing, downright illiteracy, pahh