Youthreach Programme

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Questions (68)

Billy Timmins

Question:

68. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow who has a place on the Youthreach programme in Blessington but cannot attend due to no transport link between the two towns; if funding is available to assist them to pay for travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42816/13]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

A travel allowance is payable to Youthreach learners to assist towards the cost of transport to centres. The person referred to by the Deputy is eligible to receive a weekly travel allowance of €17.60. The issue of the availability of public transport is a matter for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.