Ms Marie Kelly:

At the moment we tender for the FÁS-contracted training. Discussions have taken place previously between SOLAS and ourselves about starting the tendering process. SOLAS has set out three priorities, including streamlining - that is, making the programmes more efficient - which is the key priority, and changing the programmes to reflect labour market awareness. We provide labour market activation programmes and look at what is required in the local area. We are in every county in Ireland and have 50 locations. We have strong relationships with employers and try to design our programmes around-----