Vol. 545 No. 4
410 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the parts of the national development plan or the projects which have been put on hold or slowed down as a result of the downturn in the economy and the accompanying shortfall in incoming revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30697/01]
There is provision in the National Development Plan 2000-2006, for funding in the education sector, through the employment and human resources development operational programme, the productive sector operational programme as well as the two regional operational programmes.
This provision is targeted at measures to promote social inclusion across all levels of education, expand second-chance education and life-long learning opportunities and modernise education facilities at all levels.
None of these measures has been put on hold or slowed down as a result of the downturn in the economy.
