Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I do not agree. While I have had my challenges with FÁS, we made a good appointment in respect of the new board, whose members I believe have plenty of drive, energy and enthusiasm. Moreover, there will be greater synergies between FÁS and the skills portfolio in respect of further education, PLCs and so on with the Minister of State responsible. It will bring better synergies and will focus on the development of the national skills strategy. Consequently, I look forward to it.

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