Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 383: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to invest in agricultural colleges and restructure the environment through which they are supported. [18162/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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A review of college infrastructure was undertaken by an outside consultancy body and was finalised early in 2008 and agreed by the Teagasc Authority. Four colleges (three Teagasc colleges and one private college), were prioritised in terms of future capital expenditure. The remaining four colleges of which three are private colleges and one Teagasc college will be required to deliver the overall Teagasc Education Programme and together with Teagasc senior management are agreeing a work programme to ensure their future viability.