Further Education and Training Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Questions (577)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

577. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the body or agency that is responsible for tourism and hospitality training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28285/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

My Department has overall responsibility for policy development for education and training provision across the economy including the tourism and hospitality sector.  Higher education provision is funded by Higher Education Authority and further education and training provision is planned and funded by SOLAS and the 16 Education and Training Boards.