Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Two weeks ago I had the privilege, among others, to present awards at the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology in Galway. It was clearly acknowledged at that event that there was a lack of training in necessary skills. It was a very positive event in which prizes were awarded for first, second and third places in the leaving and junior certificate examinations. It was clear from speaking to the men and women on the ground that there was an absolute failure in policy at Government level to provide the necessary skills. While I am glad that Mr. Ó Foghlú has indicated that this is now being done, it is a reaction to the failure to do so in the past. Is that correct?