Nora Owen
Ceist:268 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application of Fingal Educational Resource Group for inclusion in the pilot scheme for early school leavers. [18223/98]
Written Answers - Early School Leavers.
The application from the group in question was one of a large number of applications received from consortia seeking inclusion in the eight to 15 early school leavers initiative. All applications were examined in detail by a selection committee comprised of departmental and non-departmental personnel who have expertise in this area.
A total of 14 project areas were selected for support. Unfortunately, the group to which the Deputy refers was not successful on this occasion. All applicants were advised of the outcome of the selection process in August 1998.