Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2012
270 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the broadband for a school (details supplied); if a provider has been found; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11577/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis school is currently provided with a satellite connection the Schools Broadband Access Programme. There have been two attempts to provide this school with a DSL (fixed line) connection, however both attempts failed because of the distance between the school and the Eircom exchange, DSL connectivity is only possible within a certain distance of an exchange. The contracts for connectivity under the Schools Broadband Access Programme are currently being re-tendered. In re-tendering these contracts, every effort has been made to try and encourage as many small providers as possible to respond. Following this process, it is hoped that there will be a significant reduction in the number of schools reliant on satellite connections. At this point, it is not possible to comment on what type of connection will be provided to Culmullen NS under the new contracts.
