Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The Government has invested significantly in further education and training in recent years by increasing funding from approximately €900 million in 2020 to just over €1 billion. That is all in current terms. We have also put in place a new grade for adult educator, to which the Deputy referred. That post and role was formally established in April of this year.

The Cavan and Monaghan ETBs have confirmed that some classes have been deferred. I understand Education and Training Boards Ireland is now working through the process and has made the decision to postpone the roll-out of those contracts until January. I will raise the matter with the Minister for further and higher education, because the Deputy is concerned about the impact this will have on students and those who were due to do the work.

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