Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
144 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when he will approve the procurement of a broadband router for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26288/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra153 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will arrange for a school (details supplied) in County Cork to be provided with an Internet router as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 153 together.
My Department has recently entered into a framework agreement with 15 internet service providers as part of the Schools Broadband Access Programme. Under the framework agreement all previous school connections were put out to tender and contracts are due to be signed shortly.
The request for a second connection at Carrigaline Educate Together National School will be included in a mini competition under the new framework agreement. On this basis a second connection for Carrigaline Educate Together National School will be awarded later in the year.
