Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour)
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Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will continue the decision of the last Administration to amalgamate vocational education committees. [7823/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I have recently extended an invitation to 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.