Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters

Teacher Training

2:00 am

Nessa Cosgrove (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her response. I am aware that Fórsa is engaging and that there may be WRC intervention, which is welcome. The bottom line is that Fórsa would like to see a copy of the business plan. I do not think any campaign happens unless there is a reason. There is strong support from all the elected representatives. The move will have an effect on the business in Donegal town and footfall for the local economy there. It is also the case that 95% of the courses are delivered online and, although the move might possibly affect some part-time teachers who are travelling, this does raise questions as to why there is a need to move in the first place. I would still request that the Minister of State see if the business plan, which shows exactly where the consultation was, can be made available. There are concerns that some email addresses were not fully active at the time. They want to know exactly who the stakeholders were.

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