The following schools have been requested to indicate whether they wish to be considered for the provision of the communications technology concerned: Scoil Naomh Cholmcille, Oileán Thoraí, Contae Dhún na nGall; Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Meadhoin, Arainn, Contae na Gaillimhe; Scoil Náisiúnta Eoghanachta, Arainn, Contae na Gaillimhe; Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Columba, Inisturk, Renvyle, Contae na Gaillimhe; Inishboffin national school, Cleggan, County Galway; Sherkin Island national school, Baltimore, County Cork, Scoil Náisiúnta Cléire, Oileán Cléire, Contae Corcaigh Scoil Náisiúnta Arainn Mhór 1, Arainn Mhór, Contae Dhún na nGall; Scoil Náisiúnta Arainn Mhór 11, Arainn Mhór, Contae Dhún na nGall; Scoil Náisiúnta Caomháin, Inis Oirthir, Arainn, Contae na Gaillimhe; Scoil Náisiúnta Rónáin, Arainn, Contae na Gaillimhe; Scoil Náisiúnta An Ceathrú Alainn, Cill Rónáin, Arainn, Contae na Gaillimhe; St. Patrick's national school, Clareisland, County Mayo; Scoil Mhichil Naofa, Ballinakilla, Bere Island, County Cork.
It is not possible at this early stage to give any details in relation to average cost. My Department proposes to bulk purchase the equipment by inviting tenders in accordance with the standard procedures governing the public procurement of computer equipment. I have provided for a maximum expenditure of £36,000 to cover the purchase of equipment and the cost of telephone installation where necessary.
It is expected that the requirement for induction in the use of the equipment will vary from school to school and my officials will assess the requirements in consultation with the school authorities involved. The provision being made relates to the initial installation costs. I do not anticipate that the nature of the proposed equipment will give rise to any significant recurring costs which the schools will be unable to meet in the ordinary course.