Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is an important issue. The Government has given substantial backing to SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority. The Minister of State for Education and Skills is working very diligently on this. He has taken into account all of the 90 public consultation propositions. It is critical to provide new opportunities for apprenticeships and new ways for young people. I want the Deputy to understand that this is a priority I want to see happen. I am very anxious that it be drafted and approved as quickly as possible.

The heads of the higher education Bill are being drafted and it should be published in the latter part of the year.

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