Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That is important because the figures show 300,000 people are accessing some form of learning or education, reflecting the huge appetite for people to get upskilled because they are aware of its value. There is also a social value, so that €20 million is welcome. We will await the budget, however, to see what impact it has. I take heart from the Minister of State's recognition of the importance of the area and I hope that will be reflected in the budget.

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