Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004
170 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that have been made for the eight children in Limerick who have not secured a second level school place by the end of September 2004, and for whom an alternative structured education provision is to be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26133/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe eight children to whom the Deputy refers have been allocated home tuition hours through an after-school club in Limerick city. The educational welfare officer for the area has been closely liaising with the club organisers and has been involved in setting out the programme of tuition which will be offered to these children. Two teachers have been recruited, each of whom will deliver 27.5 hours of tuition per week for these children.
The National Educational Welfare Board is continuing to pursue longer term provisions for these children including access to the Limerick Youth Encounter Project and with Youthreach.
