Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
1297. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for funding to equip a room for the teaching of technology post-junior certificate by a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31550/15]
View answerMy Department disseminated approximately €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 a process in place for schools who wish to appeal their allocation received 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. Muredach's Diocesan College and this will be considered along with other appeals after the closing date. Decisions will then be communicated to all schools concerned.
