Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
1407. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide the necessary funding to Galway Roscommon Educational Training Board for the purchase of a site in Roscommon for the provision of an apprenticeship programme centre in Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48004/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department is aware that Galway Roscommon ETB (GRETB) have submitted a Business Case to SOLAS in respect of the purchase of a property in Roscommon for the purpose of provision of new apprenticeship capacity plus potentially consolidating existing FET provision from Lisnamult, Roscommon.
The business case is currently being appraised by SOLAS against a number of requirements including the National Apprenticeship Requirements, Climate Action-focused Estates Planning and the public spending code and SOLAS are working with GRETB on this.
This business case, once completed, will be submitted to my department with a recommendation from SOLAS and following a review of the business case by my department a decision will be made on funding for this project, taking into account overall budget commitments and priorities.
