Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 July 2009
1183 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the number of Youthreach places in line with Towards 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29441/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraTowards 2016 provided for an increase of 1,000 places on the Youthreach programme from 2007 to 2009. In 2007, funding was provided for 400 places and these were allocated to VECs. As a result there are almost 3,700 places available nationwide on the Youthreach programme in over 100 centres run by VECs.
Due to the difficult budgetary position it has not been possible to allocate further funding for the creation of additional places.
