Third Level Courses.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005

Tuesday, 31 May 2005

Ceisteanna (432)

Cecilia Keaveney

Ceist:

448 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science when a course (details supplied) will be recognised as an approved course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18241/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

Following my previous parliamentary response of 16 November 2004 to the Deputy with regard to the admission of the course in question under the terms of my Department's 2005 higher education grant, HEG, scheme, my Department has received correspondence from the college concerned seeking approval for this course, and one other, under the scheme. My Department has recently issued a response to the relevant authorities at the college advising them that in order to fully consider the application, more detailed information is required in respect of the courses. The application will be examined further on receipt of the additional details required.