Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I welcome the Minister's statement on Enterprise Ireland and the strategy for the coming three years that is under discussion. In recent months, the Minister launched a document on upskilling the labour force. A significant reorientation of FÁS is needed. Will the Minister introduce measures this year to demonstrate that the objectives laid out in his future skills strategy programme will be implemented and what role will FÁS play therein?

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