Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
1033. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will increase driver courses for HGV drivers and bus drivers in County Tipperary by providing more spaces for training at the ETB centre in Archerstown, Thurles given the pressing need to get drivers trained up for the transport and haulage industries due to shortages of drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30615/21]
View answerOfficials in my Department have engaged with Tipperary Education and Training Board (TETB) regarding this matter. TETB have indicated to my officials that they are committed to providing courses that meet the needs of learners and industry. I enclose a list of a summary of the driver courses run through training services in Archerstown during 2020 and 2021. While Covid restrictions have impacted provision due to the inability to schedule and provide driving courses and tests, current provision, as reflected in the enclosed, is provided based on identified demand with the various stakeholders.
|
Title |
Town |
Finish Date |
Status |
Learners |
|
Mini Bus Driving (D Licence) |
Thurles Town |
17/01/2020 |
Finished |
13 |
|
Bus Driving/Mini-Bus Driving (D/D1 Licence) |
Thurles Town |
04/12/2020 |
Finished |
8 |
|
Bus Driving/Mini-Bus Driving (D/D1 Licence) |
Clonmel |
16/07/2021 |
On Course |
7 |
|
Skills for your Future (inc. Driving Licence) |
Nenagh Town |
11/09/2020 |
Finished |
16 |
|
Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving - Artic |
Thurles Town |
04/06/2021 |
On Course |
8 |
|
Heavy Goods Vehicle - RIGID |
Thurles Town |
16/10/2020 |
Finished |
9 |
|
Heavy Goods Vehicle - RIGID |
Thurles Town |
04/06/2021 |
On Course |
8 |
