Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Byrne for raising this important matter in relation to broadband. I am very aware of the importance of broadband for integrating ICT into teaching and learning. The ICT in schools programme addresses new policy challenges and opportunities, and Members will know all about access to broadband.

What we are doing for the 730 post-primary schools will be completed by the end of this year. Each of these schools will be connected up to the 100 Mb highway, which will enable them to access broadband.

If the schools in Lismullen and elsewhere are experiencing problems with broadband, the businesses located beside them must be experiencing it as well.