Vol. 573 No. 2
121 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if some extra teaching hours can be made available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to facilitate their higher diploma studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24755/03]
The course leading to the higher diploma in education is a full-time course of training in preparation for entry to the teaching profession. I am not in a position to provide additional aid to individuals for the purpose of obtaining the minimum qualifications necessary for entry to the teaching profession.
122 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if an extra 50 teaching hours can be provided in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare to facilitate their higher diploma studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24756/03]
The course leading to the higher diploma in education is a full-time course of training in preparation for entry to the teaching profession. I am not in a position to provide additional aid to individuals for the purpose of obtaining the minimum qualifications necessary for entry to the teaching profession.
