Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018
506. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a project for the completion of a school (details supplied) will be supported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8251/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraRegarding the question my Department's responsibility covers the Educational Welfare Service in Tusla who have funding responsibility for the School Completion Programme. The Deeside School Completion Programme receives funding of €219,536.17
Tusla Educational Welfare Service has informed my Department that this programme is fully funded on the basis of its 2017/2018 retention plan and has indicated that there are no plans to reduce this allocation.
It should be noted that school buildings and the completion of same, are the responsibility of the Department of Education and Skills.
