Thomas P. Broughan
Question:93 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education if the pre-school programme for 1995/1996 will be extended to include the district (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [7111/95]
Written Answers. - Early Start Pre-School Programme.
The early start pre-schools which have recently been established are being developed as an integral part of the primary schools to which they are attached. I have recently announced my intention to expand the early start pre-school programme through the establishment of a further 25 pre-school projects for the coming school year.
This development will significantly expand the pre-school service and the areas targeted will be selected from among those already included in the disadvantaged areas scheme. The process of selecting schools for inclusion in the expanded early start programme is currently under way in my Department and the needs of the Dublin 5 area will be considered in this context.