Vol. 525 No. 2
834 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the educational supports available to students attending courses at a training centre (details supplied) in Dublin 8 in view of the fact this centre provides computer training to people who wish to get back into the workforce. [23925/00]
My Department funds vocational training activities in the Dublin 8 area through the City of Dublin VEC which is the statutory body responsible for the provision of vocational education and training there.
Inchicore vocational school is one of the centres which the VEC operates in Dublin 8. This centre offers a range of computer training courses on a full-time basis under the post leaving certificate, PLC, programme. Participants on the PLC programme receive free tuition and are eligible to apply for a means tested maintenance grant.
The VEC also provides vocational education and training in a range of centres throughout the city for early school leavers, Travellers and unemployed adults. These programmes combine an integrated work experience element with literacy, numeracy, IT communications skills and a range of vocational options.
