Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am aware there is a midlands regional task force on which the Department has a representative who attends, in conjunction with local industries across that geographic area. How important is such collaborative work to ensure what the Department plans on doing is suitable for a person who wants to re-engage on any level and to ensure the potential employers have their needs met? This new initiative seems like a very good one, but how do we build on it to ensure those who find themselves in a position to return to education and training are returning to quality education and quality training?