Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2020
358. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a person (details supplied) cannot continue their course in further education online; the plans to introduce online classes for education and training board-run courses in a college and other further education facilities in the short term due to the level-3 regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30181/20]
View answerEducation and Training Boards (ETBs) are complying with the guidance provided in the Government’s Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for living with Covid 19, as well as Implementation Guidelines for Public Health Measures in ETB Further Education & Training Institutions (FET). In respect of Further Education and Training (FET), the guidelines advise that in the event of Level 3 restrictions, further education and adult education are to escalate all appropriate protective measures and limit congregation as far as possible.
The ETB in question will be planning and delivering its services in accordance with these national guidelines to protect learners and staff.
