Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is no increase. The number of places was the same in 2013 and 2014. The number of PLC students is 37,318, and the numbers are predicted to be the same. There will be a review of PLCs at the back end of this year. It will feed into future decisions on this area. On the division of the PLC places around the country, in some places the number might seem a little high. There is pressure on numbers as well. That will all be looked at in the review to be carried out towards the end of this year. That will feed into further decisions in that sector.

On the ETBs' overdraft facilities, I will get a proper analysis for Deputy O'Brien. I do not have the information to hand. It is being monitored through SOLAS - there is a link - but I will get the Deputy the proper information rather than giving him information now. It is something that we are anxious to keep an eye on as well.