Departmental Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2016

Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Questions (172)

Carol Nolan

Question:

172. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he provides any type of grant towards the costs of courses in the Gaeltacht for students who attend them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16917/16]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department does not provide any type of grant towards the costs of courses in the Gaeltacht for primary or post-primary students. My Department does provide funding towards the cost of Campaí Samhraidh which are summer courses in Irish for primary school children in designated disadvantaged schools.