Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 728: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on ring-fencing funding for the provision of purpose built buildings for Youthreach centres of education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27299/08]

Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Youth Reach programmes are designed to offer two years integrated education; training and work experience for young people aged 15-20 who have left school early without achieving qualifications. The programme, which is managed by Vocational Education Committees at local level, is available in 100 centres nationally and caters for almost 3,700 learners. My Department has no plans at present to ring-fence funding for the provision of purpose built buildings for these centres.