Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Institutes of Technology.

Brian O'Shea

Question:

428 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if the new places at Waterford Institute of Technology will be at certificate, diploma, or degree levels in relation to capital investment of £6.25 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15158/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

The number of places to be provided by Waterford Institute of Technology, as a result of my Department's recent allocation of £6.25 million to the institute under the skills initiative 1999, will be of the order of 80 degree and 170 national certificate/diploma places.