Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2017
103. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools that his Department has upgraded to high speed broadband connections over the past two years; the details of the connection speed provided to each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31599/17]
View answer104. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools that have high speed broadband connection speeds of 100 Mbps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31600/17]
View answer105. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the primary schools that have high speed broadband connection speeds of 100 Mbps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31601/17]
View answer106. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have broadband connection speeds of 100 Mbps, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31602/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 103 to 106, inclusive, together.
Through the Schools Broadband Access Programme, the Department provides for the supply of internet connectivity for all recognised primary, post-primary and special schools. The overall policy of my Department is to offer the best quality connectivity to all schools in line with technical solutions available in the market and within required financial parameters.
The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the breakdown of schools broadband connection speeds by county is being compiled currently and will be issued to the Deputy as soon as possible.
