Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a question for both FÁS and the Department that is probably connected with Deputy Nolan's questions for FÁS. The Economic Adjustment Programme for Ireland - Winter 2012 Review, which was published in April 2013, contained a number of comments about the high level of unemployment and the fact that this continues to be a very pressing issue and talked about the structural reform agenda. It acknowledged that reforms relating to further education and training are progressing but it basically said that fast progress is needed and we need training programmes that are closely linked to the labour market. Could representatives from the Department and FÁS give a response about where they feel we are in respect of the troika review?