Education and Training Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 February 2014

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Questions (110)

Martin Heydon

Question:

110. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills the options open to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who is awaiting a place on a Youthreach programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8596/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The Youthreach programme funded by my Department through SOLAS provides an integrated programme of education, training and work experience to young people who have left school early without any qualifications or vocational training. The Youthreach programme operates in Youthreach Centres and Community Training Centres (CTCs).

Officials in my Department have been in contact with SOLAS and have informed me that that the person referred to by the Deputy is on a waiting list for a Community Training Centre (CTC) place. Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (ETB) operate Youthreach and other programmes which may be suitable for this person. He should contact the ETB with a view to seeking a placement in one of their Youthreach or other programmes.