John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 48: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans on continuing the policy of merging vocational education committees; or if not, his plans in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7142/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I have invited the Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA), given their concerns about the current proposals for VEC aggregation, to submit alternative proposals for my consideration. The IVEA has indicated that it will respond later this month and I will be considering their proposals in the coming period.

While I am open to proposals on alternative configurations, I am anxious to ensure that swift progress continues to be made in the work of bringing about a reduction in the number of VECs.