Departmental Agencies Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 September 2014

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Questions (440)

Stephen Donnelly

Question:

440. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated annual cost of doubling funding to the National Adult Literacy Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35326/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

The current level of funding allocated to the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) is €1.7 million. The cost of doubling this funding would bring the total cost to €3.4 million. SOLAS, the new further education and training authority, has responsibility for all funding for the further education and training sector, including NALA.