Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 70: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to a previous parliamentary question, if the expenditure on adult literacy has been increased to €30 million in 2007 as promised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28471/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I have provided an increase in funding of €7.4 million, or 21% on 2006, this year for Adult Literacy and Community Education. It will bring expenditure on adult Literacy up to €30 million this year, and will allow for the provision of 3,000 additional literacy places, as set out in the Programme for Government. Adult Literacy and Basic Education are my top priority in Adult Education. Significant progress has been made, and continues to be made, in addressing the needs of adults with low levels of literacy. I will continue to address the needs of these learners as resources permit.