Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding Youthreach services in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38825/18]

John Halligan (Waterford, Independent)
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I understand that the current service agreement for the delivery of the Youthreach Programme between Kerry ETB and the Kerry Diocesan Youth Services (KDYS) is due to expire on 31December 2018. Kerry ETB plans to move to the direct delivery of the programme from 1 January 2019. I understand that Kerry ETB is currently engaging with KDYS to prepare for the transfer of staff. Kerry ETB has also kept my Department informed of developments and has been in contact with the union representing some of the staff. The ETB aims to ensure the smoothest transition possible for both staff and students and it is important that KDYS continue to support the process through the provision of relevant information to the ETB.