Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 20 Nov 2002

Vol. 557 No. 5

Written Answers. - Community Education.

Jan O'Sullivan

Ceist:

150 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science the funding which was allocated in 2002 for the appointment of community education facilitators; the amount of that budget which will be spent in 2002; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22938/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

Based on the number of appointments of community education facilitators made to date, expenditure in 2002 is projected at €225,700. The cost in a full year is in the order of €1.65 million.