Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 July 2019
179. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will engage with a college (details supplied) in County Tipperary that wishes to provide a course for the provision of home economics teachers in view of the fact that the only course nationally is based in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28496/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is currently considering a submission in relation to the provision of a Home Economics Programme in the Higher Education Institution (HEI) referred to by the Deputy.
I wish to advise the Deputy that any decision made by my Department on this issue will need to take into account a number of factors including Teacher Supply and the availability of Capital Funding.
Once the submission has been fully considered my Department will respond directly to the HEI. It is expected that a full response will issue in the coming weeks.
