These measures are in addition to the continued provision of some 3,800 Youthreach and Traveller training places for early school leavers, 5,700 VTOS places for the unemployed, more than 27,000 post-leaving certificate places, and 22,700 adult literacy places. Given all these developments, it will be clear that, not alone have I continued to fund existing provision in adult education, but have provided for major increases and enhancements to widen access and increase participation in this area.