Telecommunications Services.

Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Questions (45)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

49 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the digital community project initiative; if he is satisfied with its success; his plans to roll it out to other disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47029/09]

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Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Deputy John Curran)

I assume the Deputy is referring to the Ballymun Digital Community Project. This project is an innovative measure funded by my Department and implemented by DIT which provides IT access, learning/qualifications to disadvantaged communities. The Department has confirmed its support to fund this initiative for 2010, but has no plans to roll out the initiative to other areas at this juncture.