Dail Question on ‘School Completers’ report on third level education
21st May 2013 - Alan Farrell TD
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an action plan will commence within his Department based ion the findings of the School Completers – What’s Next report highlighting the low college participation rate for school leavers in designated disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Minister Ruairí Quinn
A new National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education (2014-2019) is currently being prepared by the National Access Office for my Department. The findings of the School Completers- Whats Next report will be considered in the context of this new Access Plan.
Alan Farrell TD
Dublin FingalAlan Farrell is the Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party. He is also the Fine Gael Dáil spokesperson on…
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