Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
1074. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide each expenditure item in the national training fund in tabular form; the anticipated date of completion of the funding stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31820/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Training Fund (NTF) was established by the National Training Fund Act, 2000, as a dedicated fund to support the training of those in employment, and those seeking employment. The Act also provides for the funding of research to provide information on existing and likely future skills requirements of the economy.
The allocation for each scheme is generally determined as part of the annual Estimates process. The NTF is included as an annex to the published Estimates of the Department and such funding is included in the overall expenditure ceiling for DFHERIS in 2021.
Details of expenditure 2014 - 2021 is below.
