Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Nov 2003

Vol. 575 No. 3

Written Answers. - School Completion Programme.

Paul Kehoe

Question:

207 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if a college (details supplied) in County Wexford is eligible to be considered for the school completion programme; if not, the assistance which is available to the school for keeping pupils in school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28367/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The inclusion of further schools in the project strand of the school completion programme is under consideration. Some of the 53 schools being funded under the SSRI strand of the school completion programme may qualify for inclusion. Schools will be notified of any decision in this regard as soon as the review is completed.