Ms Trish O'Brien:

I refer to the youth guarantee scheme and apprenticeships and to the recent report on apprenticeships. There are exciting possibilities with regard to vocational education and alternatives to traditional higher education. The FET strategy is looking at elements such as the youth guarantee scheme and the outcome of the FET strategy which it is expected in the next period will set public policy on further education. Our QQI process is informed by public policy and we will take that into consideration.

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