Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 July 2004
192 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath was not accepted for a third year VTOS course by Westmeath VEC; the criteria which was used to make the selection for participation in the third year of the VTOS scheme; the person who is responsible for making the decision; the basis for so doing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20636/04]
View answerThe vocational training opportunities scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Vocational Education Committees, VECs. VTOS programmes are for a maximum of two years' duration. The VECs have delegated sanction to allow a third year on VTOS in exceptional circumstances to students who fulfil certain criteria. They are not obliged to inform the Department or seek its approval in individual cases. Accordingly, I have no information on the case referred to in the question.
193 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria which was used by Westmeath VEC which resulted in a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath not being allowed to proceed to a third year VTOS programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20637/04]
View answerThe vocational training opportunities scheme is funded by my Department and administered by the Vocational Education Committees, VECs. VTOS programmes are for a maximum of two years' duration. The VECs have delegated sanction to allow a third year on VTOS in exceptional circumstances to students who fulfil certain criteria. They are not obliged to inform the Department or seek its approval in individual cases. Accordingly, I have no information on the case referred to in the question.
