Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 March 2011
38 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the decision of the former Minister to review the proposed amalgamation of Kerry Education Service and Limerick City and County Kerry Vocational Education Committee as a stand-alone entity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5586/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am anxious to ensure that progress continues to be made in the work of bringing about a reduction in the number of VECs.
To that end I will be considering the matter raised by the Deputy in the coming period, in tandem with other issues that have been the subject of a recently concluded consultation process with the relevant stakeholders. Specifically, these issues are: to determine the HQ locations where there are mergers, the titles of the new entities and the changes needed in relation to the composition of each committee.
My Department is presently engaging in consultations with the IVEA on this matter and I am eager to ensure that the proposed rationalisation of VECs proceeds in a sensible manner, and addresses the aforementioned issues in a satisfactory and comprehensive way.
