'Group chief economist at Bank of Ireland Dr Loretta O’Sullivan said the shift emphasised the importance of the National Broadband Plan.' (stock photo)Access to broadband and good telecoms have overtaken concerns about housing as a priority for employers. Group chief economist at Bank of Ireland Dr Loretta O'Sullivan said the shift emphasised the importance of the National Broadband Plan. "Telecommunications pipped housing to the post this month as the priority area businesses identified for infrastructure investment, reflecting the ongoing pattern of working from home," Dr O'Sullivan said. There was improvement in business sentiment this month, but Brexit is a concern for firms in all sectors.

Source: Irish Independent September 28, 2020 01:30 UTC