Education and Training Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Questions (762)

Niall Collins

Question:

762. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost to re-establish CERT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11556/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

There are no plans to establish a dedicated training organisation for the tourism and hospitality sector. I am not aware of any estimate having been conducted as to the cost of establishing such a body. In line with provision for other sectors, education and training for this sector is primarily funded and delivered through the higher, further education, and training bodies namely the Institutes of Technology and the Education and Training Boards with complementary training and business supports provided by Fáilte Ireland.