Vocational Education Committees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 April 2011

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Questions (77)

Ann Phelan

Question:

90 Deputy Ann Phelan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will continue the decision of the last Administration to amalgamate vocational education committees. [7823/11]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

I have recently extended an invitation to the Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA), given their concerns about the current proposals for VEC aggregation, to submit alternative proposals for my consideration. The IVEA has indicated that it will respond later this month and I will be considering its proposals in the coming period.

While I am open to proposals on alternative configurations, I am anxious to ensure that swift progress continues to be made in the work of bringing about a reduction in the number of VECs.