Seán Crowe
Ceist:270 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the Phoenix special school project (details supplied); and if the project will be monitored on an ongoing basis. [27416/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 3 November 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
The 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 there were some seven young people 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.