Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 May 2023
100. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education when the ICT grant for the school year 2022/2023 will be sent to schools; and if she can ensure the 2023/2024 ICT grant will be released to schools in the first term, as it was in previous years. [23632/23]
View answerThe Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 was published in April 2022 and builds on the achievements of the previous Digital Strategy for Schools 2015-2020. It aims to further support the school system so that all students across our schools have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they need to navigate an ever-evolving digital world successfully. The strategy was developed following an extensive consultation process with all relevant stakeholders including students, parents/guardians, teachers and industry and sets out the various supports and resources available to schools in this important area.
As with funding under the previous strategy, the funding under the Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 issued directly to schools as they are best placed to identify the requirements of their own student cohort and to meet those requirements in the most appropriate way in accordance with their digital learning plan. Communication will issue to schools shortly in respect of ICT grants.
