Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 October 2014
199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the Kildare Wicklow Educational Training Board has adequate resources to meet the educational requirements throughout its catchment area; if she envisages any particular requirements that need to be met in the first instance; the medium to long-term plan in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38471/14]
View answerEducation and training provision in each Education and Training Board (ETB) area is a matter for prioritisation by that ETB in line with its resources.
The 2014 Further Education and Training Services Plan is the first Services plan to be developed for Further Education and Training services provided by the ETBs and the National Programmes supported by SOLAS. The Plan provides information which details, the full range of Further Education and Training provision and budget allocation, funded through SOLAS for each ETB, including Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board. The Plan is available on the SOLAS website www.solas.ie. It is intended that Further Education and Training Services Plans will be published on an annual basis.
