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would say that we need to be careful. I welcome the Grow Digital vouchers, but this would lead to businesses depending on those vouchers to get the expertise and skills to be talented with AI. The whole idea of AI is that it is going to be usable … have called for before, an AI hub for the west of Ireland is needed. We have an incredible medical technology and medical device sector in Galway. The Minister of State knows the huge investment Dexcom has made in Athenry. I would love to see a med tech

Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to reports that some secondary schools require senior cycle students to purchase specified digital devices from a designated supplier; the guidance, if any, issued by her Department to schools regarding such arrangements; whether schools may restrict

Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the oversight arrangements in place in relation to agreements between schools and suppliers of digital devices for students; the supports available to assist families with the cost of such devices; and if she will make a statement

Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify if digital devices such as laptops and tablets are required in order for senior cycle students to complete additional assessment components as part of the Leaving Certificate; and if she will make a statement

post-primary schools that responded yes or no to the question "Are parents of children in your school asked to purchase or provide digital devices (tablet or laptop computer)" included in the School Data Collection Survey in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years; and if she will make