Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In fairness, a promise has been made here to follow up on this and to ensure it is put before the correct people who can make it happen. Probably the best thing to do is that Mr. Lynn do a synopsis of what the actual needs are. Given that he is moving beyond needing chefs, it is those requirements. We know about all the businesses and industries that are crying out for people and cannot get them. If there are small fixes that can deal with visa issues or whatever, we need that done. That is along with the workforce planning. Some of it is beginning to happen. We must make sure we have the training roadmaps. They are all going to be very different because when we talk about third level now that includes apprenticeships which can suit particular trades, such as people who want to train up as a chef or whatever.

Again, I congratulate the committee for dealing with an issue that definitely has to be dealt with.