Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2015
263. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the organisations and Departments which provided Gaeltacht scholarships to students attending first-level and second-level schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6363/15]
View answerI assume the Deputy is referring to scholarships provided to assist primary and secondary school students to attend Irish colleges in the Gaeltacht during the summer. My Department does not grant such assistance directly to students. However, I am aware that scholarships are provided from time to time by various Irish language, cultural and sporting organisations, as well as several local authorities. I am also informed that some of the Irish colleges themselves offer part-scholarships. Details regarding Irish colleges can be obtained from the umbrella organisation CONCOS at www.concos.ie .
