550 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on correspondence furnished in relation to the provision of land and resources, for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath to enable them to provide a follow on centre for young adults ; if she will pursue same at inter-departmental level to ascertain the help, funding and resources that will be allocated to this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33077/06]

Funds for Adult and Community Education services are provided by my Department to the Vocational Education Committees. The disbursement of these funds is a matter for each VEC, which, subject to its budget, decides the nature of the Adult and Community Education service to be provided in its area and the manner in which the funds should be spent. It is open to the group to submit an application to the local VEC.