Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 February 2010
285 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of post-leaving certificate places for young persons that were provided at the end of December 2009; and if there was an increase in the number of places for young persons in January 2010. [7030/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra286 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if vacancies existed in post-leaving certificate courses for young persons at the end of December 2009. [7031/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 285 and 286 together.
There are 31,688 approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) places nationwide. A person who wishes to enrol in a PLC course must be at least 16 years of age and there is no upper age limit. The filling of places on PLC courses is a matter for each provider and my Department does not receive information on enrolments or vacancies in particular courses. Based on the annual schools returns, the total enrolment in PLC courses nationwide for the academic year 2009/2010 was some 38,500.
