Cowen to give €150m for computers in schools [IrishTimes]
- Last Updated: Monday, 16 November 2009 11:52
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen will today unveil a major investment in computers for schools, amid criticism that Irish schoolchildren are losing out in the digital revolution.
Mr Cowen is expected to commit about €150 million to a new plan providing laptops and computer software for every school in the State.
The Government has been stung into action by criticism from former Intel chief Dr Craig Barrett at the recent Farmleigh summit.
He said Ireland needed a “new game plan” if it hopes to compete in the new Knowledge Economy.
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