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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2017

Thursday, 2 February 2017

Questions (315)

Carol Nolan

Question:

315. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the funding for the intergenerational learning programme in DCU, Dublin City University, has been withdrawn; the total value of funding that has previously been allocated to the programme on an annual basis; the number of persons that benefitted from the programme; if his Department will consider reinstating the funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5029/17]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

I have not withdrawn funding in respect of the Intergenerational Learning Programme at DCU.  The information sought regarding the funding of the Intergenerational Learning Programme and the numbers of persons that have benefitted from the Programme is a matter for DCU and not one in which I have a role.

Decisions regarding the operation and implementation of this programme are a matter for DCU.  I understand from my officials that DCU is taking steps to restart its Intergenerational Learning Programme in the coming weeks.