Further Education and Training Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 March 2017

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Ceisteanna (84)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

84. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15670/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

I understand from SOLAS that there is a fulltime Textile and Floor Covering Installer programme currently operating in a number of Education and Training Board (ETB) training centres.  The aim of this programme is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competence to install carpet and vinyl floor covering independently or under direction in both commercial and domestic settings.  Full details of this programme is available on www.fetchcourses.ie. 

Employers in the sector can contact their local ETB to discuss the possibility of delivering this programme in their region, should sufficient demand exist.