Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
121 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will lift the cap on post leaving certificate places in order to allow post leaving certificate applicants this year to take up training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33612/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraFor the 2009/2010 academic year the number of approved PLC places available nationwide was increased by 1,500 to 31,688 and this level of provision is being maintained for the current academic year (2010/2011). In 2009/2010, VECs enrolled over 38,600 learners which is a commendable achievement and one which I hope can be maintained for the current academic year.
The overall number of approved PLC places is set at its current level because there is a continuing requirement to plan and control numbers and to manage expenditure within the context of overall educational policy and provision.
