David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 1119: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the pilot project which has been developed with regard to the use of schools after hours under active citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33187/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The pilot programme recommended by the Task Force on Active Citizenship in its March 2007 Report is operated by the National Assessment Committee of the Young People's Facilities and Services Fund (YPFSF) from a fund administered by the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (OMCYA). Through its Regional Office Service, my Department has encouraged schools to make their premises available for the use of community and other groups. Advice on the issues and implications for schools were covered in a circular letter issued to all schools in April, 2005.

In May 2008 I announced details of a scheme under the Dormant Accounts (Educational Disadvantage) Fund to enable DEIS Band 1 schools in Limerick city to enable schools to open after school hours, including weekends and holiday periods, provide after school programmes and to maximise community use of school premises and facilities.