Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 Apr 1999

Vol. 503 No. 6

Written Answers. - Educational Projects.

Ivan Yates

Question:

279 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will clarify the recent commitment in relation to early school leaving projects concerning funding; and if a group (details supplied) in County Wexford which were previously refused will be eligible for funding for some element of its course. [10957/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

My Department is currently considering a range of initiatives focused on the problem of early school leavers. I am not in a position at the moment to state which schools will come within the ambit of these initiatives.