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allocated an amount per student. Schools, in conjunction with parents, are responsible for decisions on the use of digital technology, including tablet devices, laptops and learning platforms, and how best to manage their integration into classroom practice, reflective of their own context and requirements. Under the Education … offers advice and supports to schools on digital learning. Advice sheets are available on digital technology in education, including on the adoption of laptops and tablets in schools. The digital strategy for schools to 2027, and its associated implementation plan, is underpinned by funding of €200 million over

date, €135 million of the €200 million has been paid out. This funding is directly to support schools, whether in buying laptops, ICT, PCs or any other types of equipment. The funding issues directly to schools, as they are best placed to determine the needs of their

selecting this issue. I am raising the issue of the cost many parents are faced with for digital devices like iPads, tablets and laptops when schools move to a one-to-one digital device policy. It is happening quite a lot and comes at very significant cost

Government Procurement, HEAnet and the Department of Education and Youth have established a framework of providers of digital services, including tablets, PCs and laptops, with appropriate specifications, agreed pricing and levels of service, as well as providing framework management. Schools are encouraged to avail of these frameworks, which

Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth regarding the issue of schools using laptops or electronic devices instead of physical textbooks, whether her Department can mandate schools to allow parents to choose whether they want their child to use physical school books rather than