Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

I am happy to provide both sides with a copy of the comments I have made. Retraining options comprise a longer term issue that does not fall directly within my brief. There are considerable challenges to be faced in seeking to develop retraining options for people who have been in the construction sector. Part of the jobs plan we have been discussing involves determining where there are opportunities in the construction sector and how they can be developed in what is a very difficult period for the sector. Programmes such as Springboard are directly designed to seek to assist people to switch from one area to another and are resulting in success.