Youthreach Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2010

Thursday, 30 September 2010

Questions (88)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

84 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the recent proposal from County Louth Vocational Education Committee to establish a new Youthreach Centre in Mid Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34155/10]

Written answers

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

The proposal from County Louth Vocational Education Committee (VEC) referred to by the Deputy was received in April 2010. My Department responded on 13 May 2010 and advised the VEC that it is not in a position to allocate additional Youthreach places at this time. The VEC was also advised that their application will be kept on file and will be considered should additional places become available in the future.