Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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2468. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the green certificate courses for young farmers; the number of college places available in 2021 and 2022; the enrolment details; the length of time applicants will wait when applying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18657/21]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Both public and private bodies deliver Green Cert programmes throughout the country that are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), the national agency responsible for qualifications and quality assurance in further education and training and higher education in Ireland.

The Department works closely with the largest public provider Teagasc to maximise participation on their Green Cert Programmes, which are delivered on a fulltime, part-time and distance education basis at regional centres and the Agricultural Colleges. I secured additional resources to enable Teagasc immediately increase the number of places on the part-time option in the west of the country where demand is greatest.

As the number of available college places is an operational matter for the Teagasc authorities, I have asked them to respond to the Deputy as soon as possible.