Written answers

Tuesday, 28 November 2006

Department of Education and Science

Computerisation Programme

10:00 am

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 472: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the assistance she proposes to give in 2006 and for 2007 for the provision of computer facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; when purchase agreements will be signed for appropriate facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40567/06]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the major focus for investment over the last two years has been on developing computer networks in schools and ensuring that schools have broadband access. I understand that the school in question received a computer networking grant of €11,500 and has had its broadband connectivity installed.

I am aware of the benefits that good use of ICT can bring to our children's education and I am conscious of the need for further investment to realise the full potential of integrating ICT into teaching and learning and I intend to publish a comprehensive new ICT strategy in 2007 covering the period of the new National Development Plan to 2013.

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