Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 July 2014
70. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will intervene in the decision regarding the transfer of vital VTOS places in St. Dominics, Tallaght, to Balbriggan; if he will provide an update on this matter. [28790/14]
View answerThis is an operational matter for Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board.
Under the legislation providing for the establishment of Education and training Boards (ETBs), they are independent, autonomous entities with resources to deliver educational opportunities within their regions to the highest standard. ETB's are expected to manage their resources to provide the best service for all areas under their remit and this will lead to changes in provision in particular areas from time to time.
