Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2009
1568 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Science the moneys set aside for Integrate Ireland projects in schools; and if that money was spent in 2008; and what it was available for. [1740/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraIntegrate Ireland Language and Training had a dual remit from my Department to provide direct tuition for adult refugees and to provide support for language support teachers in schools.
Their remit has transferred to the VECs in relation to direct tuition for adult refugees. The Primary Professional Development Service now has responsibility for the provision of support for primary language support teachers and the Second Level Support Service has responsibility for the provision of support in the post primary sector.
The funding designated for IILT in relation to adult tuition was transferred to the VEC sector and funding in relation to school support was utilised for the development of language support resources.
