Early Start Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004

Thursday, 8 July 2004

Ceisteanna (159)

Olwyn Enright

Ceist:

153 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science if the early start programme will be expanded or extended during the 2004/2005 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21033/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I am currently finalising a detailed review of all education disadvantage schemes, with a view to ensuring a fully integrated and cohesive strategy is adopted in this area for the future. Any decision to expand or extend any of the initiatives aimed at tackling educational disadvantage is being considered in the context of this review, the outcome of which I hope to announce shortly.