Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will increase the number of driver training courses available at Tipperary Enterprise and Training Board in order to meet the high demand for these drivers across the construction industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30006/21]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Officials from my Department have engaged with Tipperary Education and Training Board (TETB) regarding this issue, and TETB have indicated that while the planning of driving courses has been impacted by Covid-19 restrictions, TETB will continue to manage demand and plan driving training in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions, ongoing public health guidelines, and in response to local and sectoral needs.

There are 10 driver theory courses that are currently running in different locations across Tipperary and 13 further courses are planned for 2021. These will take place in Cashel, Carrick, Killenaule, Clonmel, Nenagh, Roscrea, Borrisokane, and Thurles. Additionally, there will be online courses available.

At present there are a total of 63 learners on driver training courses in TETB.