Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016
133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which it is expected to match the skill requirement of industry with the skills and qualifications of those exiting education in the current year based on previous years’ experience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35500/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has already developed and will continue to develop ambitious strategies and actions in the education and training sector to meet the existing and future skills requirements of industry as well as sustaining economic success and converting economic success into building strong communities.
I launched the first Action Plan for Education with the Taoiseach and Minister of State Halligan in September. The central vision contained in the Plan is to make the Irish Education and Training system the best in Europe over the next decade. The plan contains hundreds of actions to be implemented with particular focus on disadvantage, skills, and continuous improvement within the education system.
In addition, the new National Skills Strategy 2025 launched earlier this year by my Department aims to provide a framework for skills development that will help drive Ireland’s growth both economically and societally over the next decade. The Strategy underlines the importance of meeting the key skills needs of enterprise.
