Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004
510 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the support that can be given to assist the continuation of a course (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5797/04]
View answerThe course to which the Deputy refers is operated by a subsidiary company of Údarás na Gaeltachta, which was established in 1997. I understand it has been decided by Údarás na Gaeltachta to continue funding for the course until June 2004.
Reviews are carried out from time to time on projects undertaken by Údarás na Gaeltachta and its subsidiaries. In this context, Údarás has appointed a consultant to examine and review the work of the subsidiary company in question and an assessment of the course referred to by the Deputy will form part of that review. It is expected that specific recommendations will be made in regard to the continuation of the course in question, taking into account key factors such as the merits of the course, level of demand and future viability.
