Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 29 May 2001

Vol. 537 No. 2

Written Answers. - Vocational Education Committees.

Billy Timmins

Ceist:

392 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science if vocational education committees will receive additional teaching resources under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness; the way in which this will impact on County Wicklow VEC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15636/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

In accordance with the provisions of the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness, 200 teaching posts will be allocated to second level schools in the 2001-02 school year. No decision has been taken on the actual allocation of the additional posts.