Projects supported by the Information Society Fund 1999-2002
Below is a selection of some of the projects supported by the Information Society Fund (1999-2002). The sample is by no means complete, but aims to provide an overview of the types of projects that have been and/or continue to be funded through the Information Society Fund.
The Revenue Online Service (ROS) allows for the secure and speedy electronic filing and payment of taxes as well as providing online access to customer account information.
This site enables citizens to access information on a range of public sector jobs. It provides a secure facility to apply for public sector jobs online and also informs customers of career choices if a suitable job is not advertised.
Libraries ICT project
Free internet access has been provided nationally through the installation of 1400 PCs across the public library network.
The Land Registry's EAS (Electronic Access Service) is being developed to provide full online access to an electronic database of property ownership records and to support online applications for Land Registry services. Current developments involve the systematic conversion into electronic format and making available over the internet the vast repository of property ownership records maintained by the Registry on behalf of the State. This programme commenced in 2001 and is scheduled for completion by 2004.
Forfás Online Spatial Database
The Forfás website details the physical and social infrastructure of Ireland and gives information on companies supported by the Industrial Development agencies in the regions. It aims to provide up-to-date information on such areas as transport, environmental services and telecommunications, as well as education facilities, hospitals, cultural and recreational facilities etc.
Equalskills is a basic ICT literacy initiative piloted in the South West and Shannon regions. The project, launched in September 2001, aimed to provide 100,000 people with the basic skills to use a PC, browse the internet, and use email.
Teagasc have developed online curriculum and associated resource materials to ensure consistency and high quality in the provision of IT skills training for farmers.
Production of a virtual tour of the NCH to appear on its website and CD Rom. Provision of Hyperstudio software on the website and CD Rom to provide the public and anyone interacting directly with the NCH Education programme with an essential compositional tool.