Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 31 Jan 2001

Vol. 529 No. 2

Written Answers. - Outreach Centres.

Willie Penrose

Question:

173 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will elaborate on his plans to locate outreach units from one of the national universities or institutes of technology; if, in this context, he will ensure that such an outreach third level education centre would be allocated to Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2618/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

Details of my plans to strengthen the education base in regions which are not well-served at present and to establish effective links with higher and further education institutions are currently being considered by my Department. The case for an outreach centre in Mullingar, County Westmeath, will be examined in this context.