Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is a reasonable request. With regard to whatever information is available to me, I will certainly ensure the Senator will be able to connect with the school and, hopefully, with the contractor who has won the tender for the wireless option. Wireless has been a solution for rural Ireland for many years. It is not the preferred solution if one is trying to get up to 1,000 Mbps. A similar scheme has been announced by SIRO in the larger towns. Ennis in County Clare might have been covered by that. There are other options through Eir and through copper connectivity. The focus in the short to medium term - not the medium to long term - has to be on the national broadband plan. The schools that are not getting broadband at the moment will be covered by that. It is important. I appreciate the Senator's decision to raise this matter. It is about equality of access. People cannot be discriminated against just because of geography. That is the reason I wanted to come to the House. If there is anything the officials in the Department of Education and Skills can do to expedite this, I will be happy to ensure it is done. Gabhaim buíochas arís leis an Seanadóir fá choinne an cheist seo a ardú. Beidh mé sásta na sonraí ó mo chuid oifigigh a chur in iúl don Seanadóir. Beidh mé i dteagmháil leis.