James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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532. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding third level students need for the provision of laptops; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18873/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware on 22 July the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science announced a substantial package of supports for third level institutions and students to mitigate the impacts of Covid-19.  This package included funding to be allocated for the provision of devices to assist disadvantaged students and learners that otherwise would experience difficulties in participating fully in their chosen programme.  Arrangements for procuring the devices and the principles governing their distribution in the higher and further education sectors will be finalised in the forthcoming period in consultation with key stakeholders.  Further details will be made available as soon as this process has been completed.