Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2022
450. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if funding will be available to Horse Sport Ireland for Skillnet networks (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45832/22]
View answerFunded by the National Training Fund, Skillnet Ireland currently supports 71 Skillnet business support networks. In July 2022, Skillnet Ireland announced its call for new proposals from industry and professional bodies interested in establishing new Skillnet Business Networks to support the talent and skills development of their industry. The deadline date for the 2023 New Skillnet Business Network Proposal Applications is 5pm on Friday, October 14th, 2022.
Horse Sport Ireland and other applicant organisations are currently engaging with Skillnet Ireland. Final decisions on funding awarded for the establishment of new Skillnet Business Networks will be made by the Board of Skillnet Ireland, following an independently verified evaluation process. It is expected that decisions will be available in December 2022 and Skillnet Ireland will notify applicant organisations at that point.
