Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2021
202. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current expenditure on literacy including digital numeracy and English language supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32516/21]
View answerAdult literacy provision is delivered through a number of dedicated programmes including adult literacy groups and intensive tuition in adult basic education. One of the strategic priorities of the FET Strategy 2020-2024 is fostering inclusion with particular focus on literacy and numeracy supports to ensure the needs of learners are met. The funding allocated in 2021 for literacy, numeracy, digitial and english language supports is €37,546,859.
The FET provision includes literacy, numeracy, digitial and english language supports delivered in a range of settings catering for the diverse needs of learners.
