Pat Breen
Question:414 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will review his position regarding the capping of PLC courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11783/04]
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Questions (355, 356)
Brian O'Shea
Question:416 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science , further to Question No. 73 of April 2004, when a decision will be conveyed to the VEC in question regarding its appeal for recognition of the excess numbers enrolled for the purposes of teacher allocations and grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11786/04]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 414 and 416 together.
In the current academic year the enrolments on PLC courses in certain schools and colleges have exceeded the number of places approved by my Department. Teacher allocations for 2004-05 and capitation grants have been allocated based on the approved number of places.
In the 2003-04 academic year, the Department approved nearly 28,700 places.
The Department has commenced a review of appeals from VECs, colleges and schools for the recognition of the excess numbers enrolled for the purposes of teacher allocations and grants. The review is continuing at present and is expected to be finalised shortly.
When concluded, a decision in the matter will be taken in the light of the totality of demands for teaching resources across the system. The outcome of the appeals process will be conveyed directly to the VECs and schools concerned.