Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
478. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) into the operation and organisation of QQI; his views on the serious findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27080/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra479. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to implement the findings of a report (details supplied) into the operation and organisation of QQI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27081/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra480. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficult industrial relations environment in QQI; his Department's role in the resolution of the causes of this difficult environment as described in a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27082/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 478 to 480, inclusive, together.
An independent external review of the current organisational structure of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) was completed by Clarion Consulting Ltd in December 2016. The purpose of the review was to identify a more appropriate staffing structure that will enable QQI to fulfill its statutory responsibilities and to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
My Department is committed to working with QQI to progress the significant and important recommendations contained in the review.
A Steering Committee, comprised of representation from my Department, QQI’s Executive and QQI’s Board, has been established to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the change management process within QQI. The services of an independent change management expert are currently being procured to assist QQI in embedding the necessary features to support the implementation of the recommendations arising from the review.
The Steering Group and appointment of the change management expert will ensure that the appropriate mechanisms are in place for communication and active engagement on change and progress with QQI staff and management.
