Education and Training Boards Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 December 2016

Friday, 16 December 2016

Questions (148)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

148. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the grants available for which chainsaw instructors may apply in order to provide training courses to trainees to enable them to secure skilled employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40598/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

There are no direct grants available to providers. However, Education and Training Boards (ETBs) contract with private providers for the provision of training to address local skill needs.  Procurement opportunities in this context may arise from time to time in the area identified by the Deputy.