Mr. Gerard Smith:

I do not know if Skillnet has developed an apprenticeship. In terms of competing for funding, that could easily happen. We work with Dundalk Chamber, with which we have built a strong relationship over the current calendar year. We have also build relationships with Newry Chamber and Invest Northern Ireland. As regards Skillnet, we are not going to compete. It is good at certain aspects. In view of the equipment we have, Skillnet is not going to be able to duplicate our advanced manufacturing centre. What we are trying to do is to support members to upskill their people by utilising the centre and equipment there better, either through contractor training or by whatever means other means.