Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2015
558. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the poor state of computers at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and the action she is taking to ensure that all students, under the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools scheme, who need access to up-to-date computer hardware, have this access. [24971/15]
View answerMy Department has recently disseminated €7m in grants to 450 post primary schools for the purchase of computers for use in Design and Communication Graphics (DCG). My Department has also made arrangements for the purchase and provision of CAD Software for Schools.
There is an appeals process in place for schools who are unhappy with their allocation under the scheme. Appeals must be received by 30th September 2015 in writing to the ICT Policy Unit of my Department. An appeal has been received from St Kevins and this will be considered along with other appeals after the closing date. Decisions will then be communicated to the schools concerned.
