I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together.
The data requested on funding by county for the 18 to 24 year age cohort is not available.
My Department provides funding, through SOLAS, for a range of Further Education and Training programmes which includes courses for this age cohort. In 2016, SOLAS will provide funding of €580 million delivering programmes to approximately 340,000 beneficiaries.
Further Education and Training programmes available to 18 to 24 year olds includes Youthreach, Community Training Workshops, Apprenticeships, Momentum, Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme and Post Leaving Certificate.