Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Let it certainly go out from here because LMETB and Mr. O'Brien are doing absolutely brilliant work. We are really fortunate because that ETB just busts on through any challenges or bureaucratic blockages it might encounter from time to time in getting the job done. I am very complimentary of the work of LMETB and of Senator Craughwell. I had the chance to meet him on this issue and he continues to engage with me on it. He is right about the need for that focus on cybersecurity from the education sector. He specifically mentioned the advanced manufacture and training centre of excellence in LMETB, which was established in 2021 and is dedicated to providing high-quality training to industry.

I have been there on a number of occasions. It uses innovative and flexible modes of delivery, including online, blended, virtual and on-site training. It also focuses on employer-orientated training. It now provides opportunities in cybereducation and skills development as part of its curriculum to support what it calls the industry 4.0 mission. It launched its first cybersecurity apprenticeship programme in November last year to run its new cybersecurity awareness training courses. We can certainly learn from the good work going on there. I will certainly commit to doing that and to investing time in this.

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