Agricultural College Graduates

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Ceisteanna (758)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

763 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the records available from his Department of graduates from the Munster Institute in the Diploma in Farm Home Management; if specifically records are available regarding subjects-methodology-pedagogics for teaching practice which was undertaken during the course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27060/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

The Munster Institute closed in 1983 and I understand the remaining courses continued to be delivered by ACOT, the forerunner to Teagasc, the Agriculture Food and Development Authority. I am advised that the only available records relating to the Diploma in Farm Home Management are held by Teagasc and consist of copies of the Syllabus and the Register confirming participation in the Diploma.