PQ 528
528. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of second-level schools introducing individual electronic devices for students because of a new senior cycle curriculum, and the significant financial pressure this places on families; if she will consider implementing a more centralised approach to both the procurement and the provision of digital devices and necessary ICT systems in schools, similar to that which applies for schoolbooks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9146/26]
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528. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of second-level schools introducing individual electronic devices for students because of a new senior cycle curriculum, and the significant financial pressure this places on families; if she will consider implementing a more centralised approach to both the procurement and the provision of digital devices and necessary ICT systems in schools, similar to that which applies for schoolbooks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9146/26]
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