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Further Education and Training Sector (23 Feb 2012): Martin Ferris: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the 800 FÃS staff who are transferring to the vocational educational committee sector; the composition of the board of SOLAS; and if there will be union representation for employees. [10033/12]
Further Education and Training Sector (23 Feb 2012): Martin Ferris: The key role of SOLAS concerns policy, strategy and funding adult and further education and training. For these reasons, it is vital the entity have the skills and expertise necessary to execute these functions. The skills and expertise must be drawn from the VEC and FÃS sectors if it is to be effective. Therefore, it would be wise for the board of SOLAS to provide for equal...
Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Feb 2012): Martin Ferris: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for SOLAS to fund FET with the stated aim of separating second level from FET, what will happen in centres where both have been operating. [10032/12]

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