Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Arising from the Minister's reply, will he accept that if there is no incentive for employers to carry out a programme of retraining and upskilling in the factory or business, it is unlikely to be successful? What negotiations are under way between employer groups and trade unions to ensure the objectives outlined in the future skills strategy lead to an incentive for employers, which is obvious, and to time being made available in the working day for upskilling programmes on the factory floor?

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