Robert Dowds (Dublin Mid West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have one general question for the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Last year the Minister announced a programme to bring broadband to schools throughout the country, which is something I and everyone welcomed. From what I can see there has been an underspend of almost €21 million in the information and communications technology programme subhead. Will Mr. Dunning explain why the project was delayed and how it is being rolled out currently? Overall, how are the targets for delivery progressing and how is the total budget for the programme? I would appreciate some information in that regard because it is clear that the sooner the project is fully rolled out, the better.