Early Childhood Education.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2004

Thursday, 19 February 2004

Ceisteanna (54)

Damien English

Ceist:

49 Mr. English asked the Minister for Education and Science if the early start programme will be expanded or extended in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5189/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

Any decision to expand or extend the Early Start pre-school pilot project will be considered in the context of a broad review of all initiatives to tackle educational disadvantage which is currently underway in my Department.