Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2025
746. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied that current communication methods are adequate to ensure employees are aware of the courses available to upskill or for continuous professional development given the increasing volatility of the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53519/25]
View answerIn order to address the increasing challenge of unpredictable shifts in the workplace, I want to ensure that opportunities and pathways are visible and flexible and align with the needs of enterprise.
My Department works with our stakeholders through key partnership platforms, the National Skills Council, and Regional Skills Fora, to embed lifelong learning and shape a system that enables career transitions, supports enterprise, and builds the human capital Ireland needs to thrive.
Providers including the Higher Education Institutions, Education and Training Boards, and Skillnet Ireland work closely with enterprise to ensure that this is the case. Offerings such as Springboard+, Microcredentials and Microqualifications, and Skills to Advance all have this aim.
My department will continue to work in partnership with all stakeholders in the skills ecosystem to shape a more agile, inclusive and resilient approach to skills development.
