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60K computer cash for local
schools
25.10.07
SCHOOLS around
Inishowen have received a total of more than 60,000
to buy computers and other ICT equipment.
The money is part of a total fund of 276,326 for
schools around Donegal from the Dormant Accounts
Fund and is the second highest allocation in
Ireland. |
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The local breakdown is
as follows: Carndonagh Community School, 12,000;
Clochar Padraig Naofa, Carn, 3,500; Craigtown N.S.,
Carn, 2,500; Crana College, Buncrana, 6,500;
Monreagh N.S., Carrigans, 2,500; Moville Community
College, 8,000; Naomh Bodain, Culdaff, 2,500;
Naomh Bridhid, Glenmakee, Carn, 2,499; Baile Nua An
Phobail, Newtown, 3,500; Naomh Eighneach,
Destertegney, 2,500; Scoil Cholmchille, Malin,
2,500; Scoil Mhuire, Dristearnain, Gleneely,
2,500; Scoil Mhuire , Buncrana, 9,000; Scoil Naomh
Padraig Boys, Carn, 3,500 and Scoil Treasa Naofa,
Malin, 2,500.
The allocation was welcomed yesterday by |
Donegal North East
Deputy Niall Blaney, who said ICT education was
"crucial" in the development of students skills.
This funding will go towards the purchase of ICT
equipment such as digital cameras, laptops, tablet
PCs, data projectors, interactive whiteboards,
educational software and other computer equipment,"
he said.
This is a very worthwhile way of distributing funds
from the Dormant Account Fund. IT skills are
required in almost every walk of life now, and they
are vital for students hoping to pursue third level
studies.
Deputy Blaney said each school had the freedom to
choose what equipment best serves their needs.
The Government is committed to investing in the
education of our young with this round of funding
comes to a significant 3.3 million nationally. |
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