Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-06-04-Speech-3-157"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2008-06-04"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:One-minute speeches on matters of political importance2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20080604.21.3-157"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2008-06-04-Speech-3-1582
lpv:speaker	lp:Jim Higgins2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; REGI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with Canada (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Japan (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Fine Gael Party (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; TRAN (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, the Irish government is about to launch a national broadband scheme. Broadband is unavailable in 10% of the country and the majority of that 10% is located in the region I come from – namely the west and the midlands. Although broadband is growing, the rate of growth is not satisfactory and does not coincide with the European Union average. In Ireland, there is an 86% availability of broadband in urban areas, but the availability of broadband in rural areas is much less. Something must be done. We are envious of the situation in the north of the country where broadband is available in every area. I would like the European Commission to put pressure on the Irish government so that we can achieve the aims of the Lisbon Agenda."@en1

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