Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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Question 52: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects the tender process for primary school access to broadband to be completed; when he expects that schools with unreliable connections under the current tender will be able to apply for new connections under the new tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12978/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The evaluation of broadband tenders is underway and I expect that it will be complete by the end of this month. New contracts for the supply of services will be awarded shortly thereafter. My Department's aim is to optimise the quality of connectivity for all schools. Schools do not need to apply for new connections. Decisions concerning connections are made on the basis the most economically advantageous solution for each school as per procurement rules. Early indications are that there should be a significant reduction in those schools reliant on slower connections.