Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2000

Vol. 523 No. 5

Written Answers. - Agricultural Students.

David Stanton

Question:

192 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the number of new students enrolled in the current year in advanced training courses in the agricultural colleges; the incentives provided by the Government to encourage young farmers to partake in such courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21763/00]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh):

Responsibility for the provision of agricultural education and training rests with Teagasc. I have asked Teagasc to provide the Deputy with the information requested.