Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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1060. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there has been a change since September 2022 in relation to the provision of adult education classes being provided by ETB towards only funding courses leading to accreditation and moving away from an emphasis on those who only wish to acquire a skill for their own use and fulfilment and do not need or focus on accreditation; if this change of direction has been instructed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2337/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I wish to assure the Deputy that no changes have been made to the policy in relation to the provision of ETB adult education classes.  There has always been an emphasis within ETBs to provide training courses, which assist the learner's progression and subsequently, lead to accreditation.  ETBs also provide training courses for learners, who may wish to acquire a skill for their own use and/ or fulfilment.  Such learning opportunities are a core component of ETB Further Education and Training provision.    The allocation of funding for adult education classes is a matter for the individual ETBs.