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Broadband 'in most Irish schools'
Tuesday 22nd January 2008, by Daniel King
The Schools Broadband Access Programme, launched in 2004, has led to 98 per cent of Ireland's primary and secondary schools now having broadband, according to the Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF).
An investment of 18 million (£13.3 million) led to the broadband provision, including 15 million by members of the TIF.
"In a world where every business uses computers and the internet, it is essential that students have full access to these technologies," commented Gerry Fahy, TIF chairman and director of strategy, Vodafone.
Mary Hanfin, the minister for education and science, has also spoken about the importance of broadband in education, explaining that the use of the internet can enhance "the educational experience across the broad range of subjects taught in schools".
Members of TIF, the telecommunications and internet federation in Ireland, include BT Ireland, O2 Communications Ireland and Vodafone Ireland.
The body was developed to protect the interests of those involved in Irish telecommunications and services such as issuing policy recommendations.
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