Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The UK is very envious of the Department we have set up here. I was speaking to a UK Minister and several people involved in university education and they wanted to know how our Department was set up in such a short space of time. Compliments to the Secretary General and all his team, including the Minister. They get plenty of kickback and criticism but credit should be given where due. I am very appreciative.

The National Training Fund was mentioned. I am aware that the Department has done some work in recognition of European Year of Skills 2023. Has it further plans for the period between now and the end of the year to recognise the very important programme in this regard?