Youthreach Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 December 2009

Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Questions (382, 383)

Arthur Morgan

Question:

395 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons currently in training and education in youthreach and vocational training opportunities schemes in County Donegal. [47358/09]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science (Deputy Seán Haughey)

My Department provides funding for 160 places on the Youthreach programme and for 180 places on the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme in County Donegal.

Arthur Morgan

Question:

396 Deputy Arthur Morgan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of persons currently in training and education in youthreach and vocational training opportunities schemes in counties Louth, Monaghan and Cavan. [47359/09]

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science (Deputy Seán Haughey)

In County Louth, my Department funds 90 places on the Youthreach programme and 110 places on the Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme (VTOS). In County Monaghan, my Department funds 70 places on the Youthreach programme and 40 places on VTOS. In County Cavan, my Department funds 105 places on the Youthreach programme and 40 places on VTOS.