Agricultural Training.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2009

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Questions (424)

Pat Breen

Question:

457 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the situation regarding the future of agricultural colleges. [9910/09]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

Under the Agriculture (Research, Training, and Advice) Act, 1988, Teagasc has delegated responsibility for the provision of education and training in agriculture. The future of agricultural colleges is therefore an operational matter for Teagasc itself which I understand is currently under consideration.

Ministerial responsibility to Dáil Eireann in relation to Teagasc is confined to matters of policy. The Minister does not interfere in the day-to-day operations of Teagasc.