John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Will the Secretary General respond from the point of view of what the Department has learned in respect of the reconfiguration of the vocational education committees? Does Mr. Ó Foghlú believe the level of observation, due diligence and controls, apart from the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General, will prevent circumstances similar to those that occurred in County Cork Vocational Education Committee from arising again? The role of taxpayers' money and the fact that this issue relates to the education of young people and students on the back-to-education scheme and Youthreach programmes means this is a major responsibility. The negative publicity surrounding this issue has certainly damaged Youthreach. Ineligible students benefitted from this scheme, which is beneficial in certain areas. Is the practice identified occurring anywhere else?