Ceisteanna—Questions. Orals Answers. - Dublin VEC Financial Allocation.
- Dublin VEC financial allocation 2 speeches
The Minister said Dublin VEC had not lodged a formal written appeal; any appeal received would be considered.
Michael Keating, John P. Wilson
- North Tipperary VEC funding cuts 4 speeches
Deputy Ryan cited cuts to maintenance and scholarships in North Tipperary and warned that scholarship funding would run out. The Minister requested a specific question, and the Chair noted the matter was local.
John J. Ryan, John P. Wilson, Joseph Brennan
- Donegal VEC funding allocation 1 speech
Deputy Harte said the same funding position applied in County Donegal.
Patrick D. Harte
- Vocational education funding dissatisfaction 4 speeches
Deputy Horgan asked about general dissatisfaction with vocational education funding, which the Minister rejected. Deputy Ryan disputed that response, citing cuts in North Tipperary and across the country; the Chair deferred remaining questions.
John Horgan, John P. Wilson, John J. Ryan, Joseph Brennan
asked the Minister for Education if he is aware that the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee have expressed themselves as being completely dissatisfied with the financial allocation which he has granted them; and the proposals, if any, to increase this grant in view of the implications for the many schools and colleges involved if the proposed grant is not increased.
Comment on this
No formal written appeal about their financial allocation has been lodged by the committee in question. The appeal will be considered in my Department if and when it is received.
Comment on this
Is the Minister aware that this dissatisfaction with the financial allocation for the current year is not unique to Dublin? In my constituency there has been a substantial cutback of 30 per cent in the financial allocation to our VEC for maintenance of buildings and 25 per cent on scholarships, and the result will be that in October there will be no moneys available for scholarships in the coming year?
Comment on this
If a Deputy puts down a question about Tipperary North Riding I will answer it for him. I am not expected to have details of a specific case.
Comment on this
Does the Minister accept that the case I have put as a member of the VEC is genuine and will have serious implications for the VEC in North Tipperary in the coming year?
Comment on this
Is the Minister aware that there is dissatisfaction generally in regard to the vocational educational schemes this year?
Comment on this
I regret to have to disagree with the Minister. He is incorrect in his statement. There has been a substantial decrease in the allocation in North County Tipperary and this is the same throughout the country.