Vol. 468 No. 4
423 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Education the consultations, if any, she has had with the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee in relation to the fee increase for the 1996/1997 school year at the College of Music, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. [15101/96]
459 Mr. Lenihan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that as a result of her decision in regard to the funding of music courses in the vocational education committee sector, it has been proposed to increase the fees for music courses at the College of Music, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, by 41.25 per cent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15311/96]
516 Mr. Martin asked the Minister for Education if she will intervene to ensure a reduction in the substantial increase in fees sought for music at the vocational education committee College of Music, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15721/96]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 423, 459 and 516 together. Officials of my Department have been in consultation with the vocational education committee referred to, regarding fees for the 1996/97 school year for the College of Music. I am prepared to agree to a proposal made by the vocational education committee regarding the fee increase for the 1996/97 school year. The details will be outlined in correspondence to the vocational education committee.
