Written answers

Thursday, 25 May 2006

Department of Education and Science

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme

5:00 pm

Photo of Martin FerrisMartin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 69: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on funding for VTOS buildings and maintenance; and if she is satisfied regarding the current system. [19954/06]

Síle de Valera (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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VTOS programmes are delivered in VEC premises, adult education centres, and premises rented by VECs specifically for the purpose of delivering the VTOS.

VECs are given an annual non-pay grant to cover the cost of overheads such as light, heat, maintenance of premises, purchase of equipment, and provision of books and materials for students. In January 2006 VECs were given an increase in this non-pay funding from €19,046, to €22,600, for each core group of 20 students. This represents an 18.66% increase.

Since 2001 each VEC who incurred rental costs, has been given a supplement towards such costs. In 2005, this supplement, given to 21 VECs, amounted to just under €1 million. In 2006, approximately €6.2 million will be given to VECs to cover these non-pay items.

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