Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
659. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the development of an all-Ireland skills research hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52030/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile the draft PEACE PLUS programme has been approved by the Irish Government and the North-South Ministerial Council, the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) are currently finalising the document for next stage of the process - namely, approval by the EU Commission.
In the context of the skills proposal, there is provision to explore the development of an all-island skills research hub. My officials are currently collaborating closely with their counterparts in the Department for the Economy to identify agreed actions which will inform the development of any Calls for Proposals to be issued by SEUPB in 2022.
