Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
1041. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he has plans to promote specialised training such as the certified special events professional managed by an association (details supplied) or the Covid-19 training suite for the events industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30780/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe company referred to in the Deputy’s question is a private, international enterprise and is not funded by my Department.
However, in the further education and training (FET) sector through the Skills to Advance initiative, SOLAS and the Education and Training Boards (ETBs) can make available customised upskilling opportunities for individuals who are in lower skilled work and for businesses and sectors, including the events sector, which are vulnerable to disruption due to market forces, changing technologies and work processes.
