Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2009
505 Deputy Seán Ardagh asked the Minister for Education and Science the alternative resources which are being put in place at a college (details supplied) in Dublin 10 to facilitate the registration and continued assistance to the adult education courses which were held at another centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35634/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department funds adult education through annual grants to Vocational Education Committees (VECs) which deliver adult education courses locally. The disbursement of funds is a matter for each VEC which, subject to its budget, decides the nature and extent of the adult education courses to be provided in its area. The organisation and location of courses are also matters for decision by the VECs. VECs also provide self-financing evening classes where learners pay a fee to undertake a course. The organisation and location of these courses is also a matter for each VEC. I understand from the relevant VEC that arrangements are being put in place to facilitate the provision of the adult education courses referred to by the Deputy.
