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Asked by Michelle

AQW 19524/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, following the announcement that all post-primary and special schools will receive new desktop computers, (i) whether consideration was given as to when schools last updated desktop computers; and (ii) whether schools were consulted if they needed other hardware instead.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 6 December 2024

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Tabled
6 December 2024
Answer due by
23 December 2024
Answered
12 December 20246 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

Desktop devices are being procured to replace end of life devices in post-primary and special schools to ensure that students have access to secure, modern technology.

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