Question:
87 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the number of personal computers discarded or disposed of by his Department in 1999 or the latest period for which figures are available. [5435/00]
Written Answers. - Personal Computers.
An in-depth assessment was carried out during 1999 of all PCs as part of the Department's year 2000 compliance programme. Where possible the Department upgraded PCs to achieve Y2K compatibility. Where no upgrade was possible the individual PCs, totalling 61, were replaced. The number of PCs replaced represents 14% of the total inventory held by the Department. The 61 PCs are currently being disposed of by the Department.
Question:
88 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of personal computers discarded or disposed of by his Department in 1999 or the latest period for which figures are available. [5436/00]
Since 1 January 1999, my Department has disposed of 652 personal computers. Some 230 – 35% – were sold to staff, 75 – 12% – were given to charities, non-governmental organisations, Irish aid projects, etc., and 347 – 53% – were destroyed or, where possible, recycled.