Vol. 467 No. 7
241 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Education the current position regarding the proposal to provide permanent status for the co-ordinators of the Youthreach Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14424/96]
In line with commitments in the Programme for Competitiveness and Work, my Department commissioned a review on the conditions of staff in the Youthreach programme. The report from the consultants makes recommendations on the duties, staffing structure, qualifications profile and status of employment of staff on Youthreach, having regard to the needs of the client group, the objectives of the programme and the provision in comparable services. My Department has entered into discussions on the matter with the relevant staff interests.
