Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 27: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date on the proposal to rationalise vocational education committees; the likely timeframe for a further announcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14481/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I am pressing ahead with a reduction in the number of VECs.

The Irish Vocational Education Association (IVEA) recently responded to the opportunity I provided to them to submit alternative rationalisation proposals, following the Association' expression of concerns regarding the configuration that had been decided upon by the previous Government.

I am considering the IVEA's submission and I plan to bring the matter to Government this month. Work on the preparation of the necessary legislation has advanced to the point I expect to bring the heads of bill to Government shortly. I hope to publish that legislation as soon as it is ready.