Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 27 Nov 2003

Vol. 575 No. 5

Written Answers. - Disadvantaged Status.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

124 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received an application for financial assistance under the fund for the development of targeted educational responses to certain children at risk from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 4 with disadvantaged status to provide towards the cost of the homework club which is an essential part of the school work programme; when the moneys will be paid; the amount the school will receive in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28747/03]

John Gormley

Question:

126 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Education and Science if funding will be restored for a homework club at St. Mary's Holy Faith secondary school, Haddington Road, Dublin 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28753/03]

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

I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 126 together.

An application for funding from the school referred to by the Deputies is being considered under the fund for the development of educational responses to certain children at risk, which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy Brian Lenihan. The school will be advised of the outcome shortly.