Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
601 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the closure of a centre (details supplied) in Phibsboro, Dublin; the action he intends to take to restore the service it provided to early school leavers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Phoenix Centre of Learning is one of three projects operated by the line projects and assisted by my Department. The Phoenix Centre of Learning has operated under a voluntary management committee for seven years and has provided an intervention learning facility for early school leavers. My Department has provided teaching and other financial support to the centre since 1997.
Earlier this month, my Department was advised that the Phoenix Centre had closed and I understand that the line projects board of management has no future plans to re-open the centre. I understand that some seven young people were due to attend the centre from September. The National Educational Welfare Board is aware of, and is pursuing alternative educational placements for, the individuals concerned.
