Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I represent north County Dublin. It is the fastest-growing community in Ireland and Europe. There is an obvious need, especially outside Swords and Tallaght, which is the biggest community with more than 50,000 people. The census will probably show it has grown even further. I would love to identify, through the Minister of State's Department, SOLAS and others, whether there is a need and try to implement and deliver on that for the community, because it is clear that north County Dublin, outside of TU Dublin in Blanchardstown or DCU, needs to have its higher and further education options enhanced. A training facility would bridge that gap. I am sure there are similarities in other communities throughout the country. I would love to see the level of training facilities provided through the Department and State agencies determined to identify whether it is needed.