Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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718. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a green cert course can be completed online; the process involved with applying for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11856/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Teagasc deliver the Green Cert on a full-time, part-time and distance education (online) basis.

I am advised that the distance education option extends over a minimum of 15-18 months and is offered at Teagasc Regional Education Centres and Agricultural Colleges as a distance learning option. To be eligible for the distance education option, an applicant must be the holder of a Level 6 or Higher Major Award in a non-agricultural discipline, have continuous access to a commercial farm in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the course and have access to all farm details including financial details.

In order to facilitate planning of courses, people who wish to register an interest in completing the distance education option can do so by contacting their local Teagasc office or Agricultural College.