Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We tend to be critical of the Department but it has introduced some radical policy changes in the area of skills development, for example, the establishment of SOLAS and Quality and Qualifications Ireland. These changes do not receive sufficient publicity or public attention. I commend the work of the Minister in this area. These are significant policy developments which will benefit the sector for many years. All the political parties have been supportive of these measures, which are delivering significant progress in this area. I congratulate the Department on that achievement.