Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2022
113. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when it is proposed to publish a new further education strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59814/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 9 of the Further Education and Training Act 2013 requires SOLAS to submit a further education and training strategy every 5 years to the Minister for approval. The first FET Strategy covered the period 2014-19.
The current FET Strategy Future FET, Transforming Learning covers the period 2020-2024 and includes three core three core pillars of building skills, fostering inclusion, and creating pathways to deliver a more strategic and integrated FET system. SOLAS has Strategic Performance Agreements (SPAs) with the 16 Education and Training Boards to provide for the reform and realisation of the ambition in the FET Strategy at regional level. The current SPAs covering 2022-2024, will conclude at the same time as the Strategy.
In line with the legislative requirement, the next strategy will cover the 5 years from 2025-2029.
