John Ellis
Ceist:152 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Education the plans, if any, she has to increase funding for the adult literacy programme as operated by the vocational education committees. [4261/95]
Written Answers. - Adult Literacy Programme.
I am increasing the funding for the Adult Literacy and Community Education Scheme, the programme in question, from £1.788 million in 1994 to £1.918 million in 1995. This is an increase of almost 7.3 per cent. Funding for the scheme of special initiatives for disadvantaged adults, the Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme and Youthreach is also being substantially increased for 1995. These schemes which are operated by the vocational education committees also have significant literacy components.