172 Deputy Seán Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will reconsider the withdrawal of the funding of the return to education scheme in the disadvantaged areas of Fatima, Rialto and Bluebell in County Dublin (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30092/09]

I am advised by FÁS that there has been no withdrawal of funding for the Return to Education Programme and contracts are currently being prepared and issued for the next term.