Youthreach Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 December 2012

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Questions (188)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

188. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of Youthreach participants at year end 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53962/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The Youthreach programme provides two years integrated education, training and work experience for unemployed early school leavers without any qualifications or vocational training who are generally between 15 and 20 years of age. It is provided by Vocational Education Committees (VECs) in Youthreach centres and by FÁS in Community Training Centres. The number of participants at year end on the VEC Youthreach programme was 3,367 in 2010 and 3,321 in 2011. The number of participants in FÁS Community Training Centres was 2,294 in 2010 and 2,290 in 2011.