Education and Training Boards

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Questions (834)

Gerald Nash

Question:

834. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the basis by which LMETB has agreed to use county council premises; if same has been approved by her Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21216/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) have a licence agreement in place to use the former County Council premises in Navan Co. Meath for Further Education & Training (FET) services. The agreement was approved by LMETB board on 21st June 2018. LMETB requested and received approval from the Department of Education on 28th June 2018.

This premises is used solely as a FET centre and provides an important service to the people of Navan and the surrounding areas for their education and training needs through a range of programmes such as the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme, Back to Education Initiative and adult education programmes.