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Information and Communications Technology

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2016

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Ceisteanna (180)

Carol Nolan

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180. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make grants available to schools to upgrade ICT equipment; the timeframe for the introduction of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29745/16]

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The new Digital Strategy for Schools 2015-2020 (Enhancing Teaching, Learning and Assessment), launched in October 2015, sets out a clear vision for the role of ICT in teaching, learning and assessment in primary and post primary schools. The Strategy is focused on realising the potential of digital technologies to transform the learning experiences of students by helping them become engaged thinkers, active learners, knowledge constructors and global citizens who participate fully in society and the economy.

The Strategy recognises that schools require public investment in their ICT equipment and infrastructure and accordingly a fund of €210 million to support the implementation of this Strategy has been committed beginning with an investment of €30 million in the 2016/2017 school year, rising to €50 million towards the end of the Strategy. Oversight and consultative structures for the implementation of the strategy are now finalised and my Department will be in communication with schools on progress.

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