Vocational Education Committees.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2006

Thursday, 28 September 2006

Questions (305)

John McGuinness

Question:

305 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application to Kilkenny VEC for a grant for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved; if the applicant comes within the back to education scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30417/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

My Department has been in contact with officials in County Kilkenny Vocational Education Committee concerning the student referred to by the Deputy. I understand that further documentation must be submitted before a decision can be made by Kilkenny VEC in this case. Queries in regard to the Back to Education Scheme should be referred to the Department of Social and Family Affairs as this scheme is relevant to that Department.