Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 59: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of organisations and agencies financed by the Government, but acting independently of it, that are supporting our education system; the cost to the State of these agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13144/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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With regard to my Department, funding is provided to a wide range of bodies that support our education system across all sectors. These bodies include: Schools (both first and second level); Vocational Educational Committees; Higher Level Institutions (Universities, Institutes of Technology and Teacher Training Colleges); Teacher Education Centres; and agencies under the aegis of the Department (list attached for the Deputy's information). In addition funding is also provided for a range of activities such as Adult Literacy Schemes and Community Education Programmes.

The degree of autonomy conferred on these agencies, organisations etc is dependent on how the legislation underpinning their establishment and functions is framed. If the Deputy is interested in a particular agency or organisation my Department officials will arrange for the provision of further information. Bodies under aegis of Department of Education and Skills (March 2012)