Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2013
390. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding unemployment in the Traveller population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24253/13]
View answerThe Department for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has no remit with regard to the provision of formal education/qualifications or labour market activation measures. Responsibility for these policy instruments rest with the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Social Protection respectively.
I understand my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Traveller Policy Division within his Department are working actively to support and co-ordinate ongoing policy development in relation to Travellers in Irish society.
