Further and Higher Education
Seanad Éireann — 2025-04-01
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James Lawless (FF), Kildare North

I thank the Senator. That is helpful. I was not aware there was an issue in Macroom. We will look into that in a little more detail. There are variances across the sector, as I said, and certain historical practices have developed over and above what was perhaps the design or intention of those facilities. Perhaps that needs to be looked at as well, as to whether it is appropriate or right that certain courses be developed in certain centres at different levels. I will certainly take that away. I know Macroom, and perhaps the Senator will write to me and pass on more details. I will certainly look into it. I reiterate my commitment to Youthreach and the good work it does, and that the tutors do at every level across the board.

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