Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2024
2615. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason changes have been made by the education and training boards to increase the age at which a person can take up a course (details supplied); the rationale for this age change; when the decision was made to increase it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32656/24]
View answerI cannot comment on an individual case. However, my officials have spoken with SOLAS about this matter.
My Department has been assured by SOLAS that Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) endeavours to ensure that all learners are placed in the most appropriate and advantageous programme to best meet their needs.
SOLAS has further informed my officials that the appropriate people from LWETB have reached out to the individual to whom this matter pertains to discuss the matter further with a view to resolving the issue.
