Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
368. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new jobs created by his Department as a result of the action plan on jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37291/12]
View answerMy Department's actions will support the Government's "Action Plan for Jobs", which sets out how the Government will target different sectors with new policy supports for creating employment opportunities. Under this ambitious plan the Government expects to create up to 100,000 jobs over the next 4 years. My Department will play a key role in the successful implementation of this plan to ensure people have the relevant education , training and competencies so they can compete for jobs in all sectors as they arise. It is not possible at this stage to calculate the number of jobs that may be created directly as a result of the actions of my Department under this initiative. While my Department has no direct role in the creation of jobs in this regard, it should be noted that the funding for positions throughout the education sector is channelled through the Department's budget.
