Quality and Qualifications Ireland Accreditation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2016

Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Ceisteanna (243)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

243. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she will accredit a course (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8876/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the statutory body with responsibility for developing, promoting and maintaining the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

QQI is currently unable to progress applications for the recognition of professional awards within the NFQ due to an issue arising concerning the extent of QQI's powers under the Quality Assurance and Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 2012.

Officials in my Department, in consultation with QQI, are currently considering the most appropriate means of addressing this issue.