Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

We have identified spare capacity, particularly in the institutes of technology. We are also looking at ways that further education schemes can be expanded. The Deputy makes a good point in that there must be greater co-operation and co-ordination on education and training even though they are split between two Departments. As Minister of State in both Departments, my aim is to secure that co-operation and I am fighting that case to see if we can change the way we do things in the provision of education and training.

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