Dáil Éireann - Volume 496 - 10 November, 1998

Written Answers. - Computerisation Programme.

Mr. Spring Mr. Spring

452. Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction funding for a special computer to assist pupils with learning disabilities in Listellick national school, Tralee, County Kerry, in view of the fact the provision of a computer was not catered for in the recent allocation under the IT 2000 initiative. [22864/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin) Micheál Martin

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin): I am aware of the application to which the Deputy refers.

The Deputy will be aware that under the IT 2000 initiative, my Department has allocated £3,305 to the school in question to facilitate the purchase of computer equipment.

I have also designated a further £250,000 under this initiative to assist with the provision of computer equipment for pupils with special needs integrated into mainstream primary schools.

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My Department is currently assessing applications received for assistance under this measure. The application received from the [788] school referred to by the Deputy will be considered in this context.

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