James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I did not interrupt the Deputy. The work they do is invaluable and they are trained to a high standard. We want to continue supporting that work. One of the ways we provided support was through putting in place a learner fund to support and fund people in attaining a higher level of training. All of these matters will be considered by the interdepartmental group and the Government will be given a menu of options that will be properly analysed, evidence based and costed.

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