Vol. 452 No. 4
14 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment whether he intends introducing a nationally recognised system of structured training, assessment and certification for retail employees in key occupations in view of the recommendations in the report carried out for FÁS by Goodbody Economic Consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8091/95]
The recently completed report on the retail sector, referred to by the Deputy, contains a number of important recommendations including, in particular, the introduction of a nationally recognised system of structured training, assessment and certification. The report and its recommendations are being considered by FÁS in consultation with the various employer and trade union organisations involved in the sector.
