Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 March 2009
75 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the impact that a reduction in the budget to a company (details supplied) is having on the ability of training networks to provide the services which enterprises require at this critical stage; if she has plans to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10737/09]
View answerGovernment funding of Skillnets Training which supports enterprise-led training in the workplace, has increased in recent years. This level of increased funding is indicative of the Government's commitment to upskilling persons in employment, with particular emphasis on those with low basic skills, to retain and enhance employability and maintain competitiveness. The Programme's budget is provided through the National Training Fund with levels of matching funding provided by the private sector. All budgetary allocations are currently under review in the context of the deteriorating economic and budgetary position and the measures to be announced on 7th April in that regard.
