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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 February 2021

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Questions (356)

Alan Dillon

Question:

356. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the plan is in place to accommodate those who need their green certificate, as in the case of a person (details supplied); the alternative course is not available until September 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10690/21]

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My Department continues to work closely with Teagasc to maximise participation in the Green Cert.

Since 2014, some 9,000 people have been accommodated on the Green Cert with the assistance of over 80 additional temporary teachers. As demand remains strong, Teagasc has brought forward a proposal to hire 20 additional temporary teachers to address resource deficits in the West and Northeast of the country. This model has proved very effective in the past in dramatically increasing the number of available places for both part-time and distance education options within a relatively short timeframe.

The necessary approvals are currently being finalised to enable Teagasc roll out additional Green Cert courses in the very near future. The scheduling of posts to particular locations is an operational matter for Teagasc.

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