Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2017
275. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that is available for the provision of information technology access and training for older persons (details supplied) [25049/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThrough the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs), SOLAS funds community education provision throughout the country which is delivered at a local level supported by ETBs.
Last year over €11 million was provided for community education, benefitting almost 54,000 learners in courses nationwide. These courses cover a range of topics including subjects relevant to information technology.
The range and extent of community education provision is a matter for each ETB to decide in accordance with local demand and needs. It is firmly community-based, with local groups taking responsibility for, and playing a key role in, organising courses and deciding on programme content.
The organisation in question may wish to engage directly with ETBs in relation to the scope for funding provision within community education.
