Early School Leavers.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (210)

Brendan Howlin

Question:

210 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a matter regarding a college (details supplied); if he will consider reinstating the stay in school retention initiative at this college; if not, if he will continue funding at current levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8342/04]

Written answers

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

Any decision to expand or extend the school completion programme is being considered in the context of a broad review of all such initiatives to tackle educational disadvantage and early school leaving, which is currently under way in my Department.