Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 22 Oct 1996

Vol. 470 No. 4

Written Answers. - Youth Service Programmes.

Micheál Martin

Question:

180 Mr. Martin asked the Minister for Education her views on whether approximately 80 per cent of referrals to youth service programmes are aged between eight and 14; and the steps, if any, she will take to abolish the regulations which provide for demarcations between the eight to 14 age group and the 15 to 18 age group. [19150/96]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

There are no regulations governing the age of referral of young people to the youth services as indicated by the Deputy. The priority age group for youth services at present is, however, from 12 to 21 years.

If the Deputy wishes to clarify the points raised in his question, I will endeavour to supply the appropriate information.