I propose to take Questions Nos. 155, 156, 159 and 162 together.
The Points for Life initiative is a physical activity programme which is currently being piloted in a number of schools in Co. Wicklow. The project is overseen by a Committee comprising officials from my Department, PDST, Blackrock Education Centre and is chaired by Senator Eamonn Coughlan. The tablets were sponsored. The tablets are used for the assessment of physical literacy in the classroom.
The Professional Development Service for Teachers does not endorse or promote any product for use in schools. They are available to advise schools on how to integrate technology in teaching and learning. The decision on the introduction of tablet devices and the type of tablet purchased is one that rests with the Board of Management of a school.